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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Update: look like the boxes are all allocated now - thanks to all that responded 😊

This is a rather unusual post, but hopefully all will become clear. Some very kind people (their names are below and in the photos) have sponsored the company “Hoppy Pets” to send CottonTails some goodies for rabbits and guinea pigs, in time for Christmas. As most readers will know, we rehome direct from the owners now so sadly do not have any animals to give them to. This is where you come in! I would like nominations for owners who you feel would benefit or deserve one of the 5 “hampers” (one basket and four boxes) - maybe it is someone who is struggling but would dearly love to treat their rabbit or guinea pig this Christmas; maybe it is someone who is feeling low and this would help to make their day.
I am open to suggestions, with the only stipulation being that the hampers need to be collected from Westbury.
In case you would like more info on Hoppy Pets, their website is "www.hoppypets.co.uk"
My sincere thanks to Dave Williams (2 hampers), Tracy Benford, Kirsten Oliver and Sally Lowe for their thoughtfulness and generosity.
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This sweet pair are in Bristol and they need a new home. They are currently kept inside, so will need to stay inside until Spring. Owner Kate said:

“Bluey is a male mini lop, age 2 and neutered. fluffy is the white lion head, also aged 2 but not neutered. They are a bonded, lovely, lively pair who love cuddles and lots of attention. Both are used to being handled and are sociable and lively little characters.
Unfortunately my living situation is changing and I just don’t have the room for them anymore 😞 they’re very loved and have come from a loving home so it’s important they go to a family who will give them lots of love and attention.”

As Fluffy is not neutered, CottonTails will give £80 towards the cost of the spay, payable in advance of the op to the vet who will be carrying out the procedure. The new owner will arrange this to suit their location and vet preference. Cottontails will also give £50 towards the vaccination cost, if this is due.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent home to this pair, get in touch by DM (not by comments please) and we will go from there.
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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

    Update: look like the boxes are all allocated now - thanks to all that responded 😊

    This is a rather unusual post, but hopefully all will become clear. Some very kind people (their names are below and in the photos) have sponsored the company “Hoppy Pets” to send CottonTails some goodies for rabbits and guinea pigs, in time for Christmas. As most readers will know, we rehome direct from the owners now so sadly do not have any animals to give them to. This is where you come in! I would like nominations for owners who you feel would benefit or deserve one of the 5 “hampers” (one basket and four boxes) - maybe it is someone who is struggling but would dearly love to treat their rabbit or guinea pig this Christmas; maybe it is someone who is feeling low and this would help to make their day.
    I am open to suggestions, with the only stipulation being that the hampers need to be collected from Westbury.
    In case you would like more info on Hoppy Pets, their website is "www.hoppypets.co.uk"
    My sincere thanks to Dave Williams (2 hampers), Tracy Benford, Kirsten Oliver and Sally Lowe for their thoughtfulness and generosity.
    ... See MoreSee Less

    Update: look like thImage attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

    This short film (but rather loud so maybe turn the sound down or off!) is of Bluey, listed in the post below, where you will find the details. ... See MoreSee Less

    This sweet pair are in Bristol and they need a new home. They are currently kept inside, so will need to stay inside until Spring. Owner Kate said:

    “Bluey is a male mini lop, age 2 and neutered. fluffy is the white lion head, also aged 2 but not neutered. They are a bonded, lovely, lively pair who love cuddles and lots of attention. Both are used to being handled and are sociable and lively little characters.
    Unfortunately my living situation is changing and I just don’t have the room for them anymore 😞 they’re very loved and have come from a loving home so it’s important they go to a family who will give them lots of love and attention.”

    As Fluffy is not neutered, CottonTails will give £80 towards the cost of the spay, payable in advance of the op to the vet who will be carrying out the procedure. The new owner will arrange this to suit their location and vet preference. Cottontails will also give £50 towards the vaccination cost, if this is due.
    If you can offer a suitable, permanent home to this pair, get in touch by DM (not by comments please) and we will go from there.
    ... See MoreSee Less

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