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.

“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 “

Trusted Expert Tips!

Step‑by‑Step Guides for Healthy, Happy Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Learn how to care for rabbits and guinea pigs with expert, rescue‑approved guides covering diet, housing, bonding, behaviour, enrichment, grooming and routine health checks. Ideal for both new and experienced owners.

Latest Animals Available

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This pair of bonded male guinea pigs need a new home, but the home must be experienced with the hairless breed, as one of them is a “skinny pig” (hairless). They are in Thornbury, Bristol. They are absolutely gorgeous, and will make excellent pets, and come with a lot of extras. If you can offer a suitable, permanent and experienced home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Their owner Emma said:
“Baldwin — male hairless (Baldwin) guinea pig, approximately 3 years old
Biscoff — male smooth-coated guinea pig, approximately 2 years old
No known past or current health issues.
No behavioural issues, both are very sweet little piggies!
Personality descriptions
- Baldwin: Gentle, shy and sensitive. Occasionally enjoys chin scratches but is happiest tucked away somewhere cosy.
- Biscoff: Confident, affectionate and curious. He will often come over for strokes and enjoys interacting with people.
They can go with their full setup, including:
- Large 2x4 C&C indoor cage(think this is £200ish new!)
- Fleece liners and washable pee pads
- 2x food bowls
- 1z water bottle
- Hideys and cosy beds
- Any remaining hay, pellets and accessories I have at the time
- 4x bath mats to go on top of the fleece liners
- 1 x large box for hay storage
- 1 x guinea pig nail clippers”.
...

Cinnamon is a 5 year old Netherland Dwarf female from Malmesbury, and she needs a new home. She is fully vaccinated but not neutered, and in view of her age and dwarf breed, I would leave the discussion about whether to neuter her or not to the owner, new owner, and vet. If the decision is to go ahead, we will offer a grant of £80 towards her spay, payable to the vet that will carry out the procedure. This must be arranged in advance by the old and new owner to suit their location and vet preference.
If you can offer Cinnamon a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please as I will respond quicker to DM’s) and we will go from there.
Her owner Dan said:
“She has no health or behavioural issues, and is a good natured, but timid bunny around people. She likes space to run around and is quite fast at top speed! She has lived in a pair, but her partner passed away a couple of months ago, so she is a bit shy at the moment and would like to live with another bunny if possible. Her hutch, feeding bowls, and whatever food and hay we have can go with her.”
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Update: Angel is due to go to her new home on the 5th August, but if anything changes I will post the update here.

Angel needs a new home. As she is not neutered or vaccinated, CottonTails will pay £80 towards her spay and £50 towards her vaccination, payable in advance to the vet that will carry out the procedures. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit their location and vet preference. Her owner Susan said:

“I'm very sad the I am looking to re-home a sweet bunny that I re-homed last summer. She's a lop, one Yr old and very affectionate.
She has not been neutered or vaccinated.
No health issues.
Loving bunny, like to sit on sofa for cuddles. Loves banana as a treat. Loves being out and running around and doing binkies. Happy girl. Litter trained .
She lives in Bridgwater, Somerset.
She comes with a pen, box of hay, food, treats, toys and 30L bag of wooden pellets.”
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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 ...
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    This pair of bonded male guinea pigs need a new home, but the home must be experienced with the hairless breed, as one of them is a “skinny pig” (hairless). They are in Thornbury, Bristol. They are absolutely gorgeous, and will make excellent pets, and come with a lot of extras. If you can offer a suitable, permanent and experienced home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Their owner Emma said:
    “Baldwin — male hairless (Baldwin) guinea pig, approximately 3 years old
    Biscoff — male smooth-coated guinea pig, approximately 2 years old
    No known past or current health issues.
    No behavioural issues, both are very sweet little piggies!
    Personality descriptions
    - Baldwin: Gentle, shy and sensitive. Occasionally enjoys chin scratches but is happiest tucked away somewhere cosy.
    - Biscoff: Confident, affectionate and curious. He will often come over for strokes and enjoys interacting with people.
    They can go with their full setup, including:
    - Large 2x4 C&C indoor cage(think this is £200ish new!)
    - Fleece liners and washable pee pads
    - 2x food bowls
    - 1z water bottle
    - Hideys and cosy beds
    - Any remaining hay, pellets and accessories I have at the time
    - 4x bath mats to go on top of the fleece liners
    - 1 x large box for hay storage
    - 1 x guinea pig nail clippers”.
    ...

    Cinnamon is a 5 year old Netherland Dwarf female from Malmesbury, and she needs a new home. She is fully vaccinated but not neutered, and in view of her age and dwarf breed, I would leave the discussion about whether to neuter her or not to the owner, new owner, and vet. If the decision is to go ahead, we will offer a grant of £80 towards her spay, payable to the vet that will carry out the procedure. This must be arranged in advance by the old and new owner to suit their location and vet preference.
    If you can offer Cinnamon a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please as I will respond quicker to DM’s) and we will go from there.
    Her owner Dan said:
    “She has no health or behavioural issues, and is a good natured, but timid bunny around people. She likes space to run around and is quite fast at top speed! She has lived in a pair, but her partner passed away a couple of months ago, so she is a bit shy at the moment and would like to live with another bunny if possible. Her hutch, feeding bowls, and whatever food and hay we have can go with her.”
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    Update: Angel is due to go to her new home on the 5th August, but if anything changes I will post the update here.

    Angel needs a new home. As she is not neutered or vaccinated, CottonTails will pay £80 towards her spay and £50 towards her vaccination, payable in advance to the vet that will carry out the procedures. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit their location and vet preference. Her owner Susan said:

    “I'm very sad the I am looking to re-home a sweet bunny that I re-homed last summer. She's a lop, one Yr old and very affectionate.
    She has not been neutered or vaccinated.
    No health issues.
    Loving bunny, like to sit on sofa for cuddles. Loves banana as a treat. Loves being out and running around and doing binkies. Happy girl. Litter trained .
    She lives in Bridgwater, Somerset.
    She comes with a pen, box of hay, food, treats, toys and 30L bag of wooden pellets.”
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