Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Services We Provide

Adoption criteria and details about our free Direct Rehoming Service for rabbits and guinea pigs are included here, together with relevant links to corresponding articles.

Bonding rabbits can be stressful to all concerned, and in this article you will find all the information you need to increase your chances of successfully finding a friend for your rabbit. Illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

Everything you need to know about rabbit care and welfare can be found here, presented in an easy to follow format and illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

How to successfully groom long haired or fluffy rabbits and guinea pigs, with illustrated tips on techniques to keep the fur neat, tidy and knot-free.

Hop Off the Press!

“We are very pleased to be joining forces with Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.) to improve rabbit welfare in Bristol and the surrounding area. We will be providing funding to Bristol A.R.C. to cover the cost of neutering rabbits through Bristol A.R.C.’s outreach services. Eligible rabbit owners seeking support with neutering and vaccinating their rabbits can find our more on Bristol A.R.C.’s website here: Outreach Clinics “

Latest Animals Available

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I do love a happy ending - or should I say a happy new beginning! Here is Rum (3 year old neutered male) with his new piggy wife. They are very happy 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

I do love a happy ending - or should I say a happy new beginning! Here is Rum (3 year old neutered male) with his new piggy wife. They are very happy 😊Image attachment

As this is our quiet time of year, I thought I would share a positive update on a pair of rabbits listed previously that were successfully adopted. Their owner said:
“I am absolutely loving having Honey and Boo. They are having a great hybrid lifestyle of hopping in and out into the courtyard. They have their own spaces both inside and outside and are kept safe and happy. Thank you for matching me with these delightful little buns.”
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As this is our quiet time of year, I thought I would share a positive update on a pair of rabbits listed previously that were successfully adopted. Their owner said:
“I am absolutely loving having Honey and Boo. They are having a great hybrid lifestyle of hopping in and out into the courtyard. They have their own spaces both inside and outside and are kept safe and happy. Thank you for matching me with these delightful little buns.”Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Butternut has found her new home! It has taken a while to get the bonding to work, but it was definitely worth the wait, as you can see from the last two photos! Her new partner is called Rodney. ... See MoreSee Less

Butternut has found her new home! It has taken a while to get the bonding to work, but it was definitely worth the wait, as you can see from the last two photos! Her new partner is called Rodney.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
PRE-PURCHASE BASICS - here we lay out 16 things you need to know before bringing your new pet rabbit home - essential reading for all new rabbit owners or those that have not kept rabbits for a while:
  • Do not buy a rabbit on impulse.
  • Rabbits rarely make good pets for young children.
  • Have the sex properly checked, especially if keeping two or more.
  • Never buy a rabbit as a gift for someone else.
  • Neutering is essential for health and behaviour but is expensive.
  • Children usually get bored with a pet rabbit within a month.

  • AND REMEMBER ...
    PRE-PURCHASE BASICS - here we lay out 16 things you need to know before bringing your new pet rabbit home - essential reading for all new rabbit owners or those that have not kept rabbits for a while:
  • Do not buy a rabbit on impulse.
  • Rabbits rarely make good pets for young children.
  • Have the sex properly checked, especially if keeping two or more.
  • Never buy a rabbit as a gift for someone else.
  • Neutering is essential for health and behaviour but is expensive.
  • Children usually get bored with a pet rabbit within a month.

  • AND REMEMBER ...
    Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

    I do love a happy ending - or should I say a happy new beginning! Here is Rum (3 year old neutered male) with his new piggy wife. They are very happy 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

    I do love a happy ending - or should I say a happy new beginning! Here is Rum (3 year old neutered male) with his new piggy wife. They are very happy 😊Image attachment

    As this is our quiet time of year, I thought I would share a positive update on a pair of rabbits listed previously that were successfully adopted. Their owner said:
    “I am absolutely loving having Honey and Boo. They are having a great hybrid lifestyle of hopping in and out into the courtyard. They have their own spaces both inside and outside and are kept safe and happy. Thank you for matching me with these delightful little buns.”
    ... See MoreSee Less

    As this is our quiet time of year, I thought I would share a positive update on a pair of rabbits listed previously that were successfully adopted. Their owner said:
“I am absolutely loving having Honey and Boo. They are having a great hybrid lifestyle of hopping in and out into the courtyard. They have their own spaces both inside and outside and are kept safe and happy. Thank you for matching me with these delightful little buns.”Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

    Butternut has found her new home! It has taken a while to get the bonding to work, but it was definitely worth the wait, as you can see from the last two photos! Her new partner is called Rodney. ... See MoreSee Less

    Butternut has found her new home! It has taken a while to get the bonding to work, but it was definitely worth the wait, as you can see from the last two photos! Her new partner is called Rodney.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment