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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This beautiful pair need a new home. Full details are below, and if, after reading the info, you are interested in offering a suitable, permanent home, do get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
Owner Emma supplied the following:
“Agador (brown, male, 5 years) and Albi (grey, female, 5 years) are a bonded sibling pair of indoor rabbits. Albi is a little more brave than Agador, and will explore and adventure ahead. When she proves it’s safe, Agador often joins her. They are both curious, great with people, soft and gentle natured buns with very loving personalities. They’ll dance on back legs at the sight of a banana, but like to spend most of their day snuggled down cuddling each other and napping. Agador loves hiding inside a box, whereas Albi prefers to be be on top of it, trying to see what the people of the house are doing.
Both are neutered and microchipped, litter-trained and groomed regularly. They have never been outside, they are used to having a dedicated inside room with lots of space to binky with toys to play with.
Agador was diagnosed some years ago with E-cunniculi, but has not shown any signs of it and not needed any treatment since his initial diagnosis. Albi has never shown any symptoms, but both are not suitable to live with other bunnies due to this as a precaution.
They have been very loved and their owner is devastated to have to rehome following a relationship breakdown and a change of living circumstances. They are desperate for them to be rehomed to a loving household that can offer them a dedicated inside space and lots of love, accurate care and attention.
Their current owner would be happy to provide all of their belongings, including food and water bowls, toys, scratch towers and hides, plus any food nuggets, hay and litter. The owner is based in Cardiff and can drive to meet the adopting person if needed.”
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Update: this pair are now reserved, but if anything changes I will post the update here.

This pair of females need a new home. Due to their background, we have to assume they have not been spayed. Although CottonTails can offer a generous grant towards their neutering, we would need to discuss the pros and cons with any potential new owner, in view of the fact their age is uncertain and it is just possible they were spayed before being adopted from a previous home. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we can discuss it further.
Owner Maxine said:
“Their names are Evie and Panda. We rehomed them ourselves from a friend of a friend in 2022. They didn't come with any paper work or anything. So I'm unsure on exact age and if they have had any vaccinations ( we have never had to take them to the vets) I would guess around 4year old.
Zero health issues that I'm aware off.
Location is Salisbury.
They would come with a carrier, water bottle, any let over food/bedding. No hutch as it's very broken and wouldn't be able to dismantle.
Evie is more confident the Panda she is more timid. Both girls (sisters).”
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This neutered, bonded pair need a new home. Due to ill health of the owner, they have only had the basics of care recently so have become very independent. They will suit an experienced owner who is happy to let them get on with their lives with only minimal interference. I suspect they will benefit from a diet as they appear to be overweight.
With all this in mind, they may not be easy to rehome, but if you can see a way to accommodate this pair, please get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is what the owner’s friend Sarah has said:
“Jasper, born March 2021, black/ grey Lop, neutered, next vaccination due July 2026.
No health issues.
He runs away from you and when picked up he wriggles but then calms down and can be petted and brushed.
Jemima, November 2023 (2), black, mixed breed, neutered, next vaccination due now, Feb 2026. She will be vaccinated before rehoming.
No health issues.
Jemima protects Jasper and can appear aggressive. She can nip.
This is due to lack of handling and attention from the owner who due to poor health, is not able to attend to them properly.
They both were tame but are now not handled often.
They currently live in and have run of the garage, which is attached to the bungalow.
These rabbits are located in Corsham.
They can go with all food, hay and other small items.”
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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 beautiful pair need a new home. Full details are below, and if, after reading the info, you are interested in offering a suitable, permanent home, do get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
    Owner Emma supplied the following:
    “Agador (brown, male, 5 years) and Albi (grey, female, 5 years) are a bonded sibling pair of indoor rabbits. Albi is a little more brave than Agador, and will explore and adventure ahead. When she proves it’s safe, Agador often joins her. They are both curious, great with people, soft and gentle natured buns with very loving personalities. They’ll dance on back legs at the sight of a banana, but like to spend most of their day snuggled down cuddling each other and napping. Agador loves hiding inside a box, whereas Albi prefers to be be on top of it, trying to see what the people of the house are doing.
    Both are neutered and microchipped, litter-trained and groomed regularly. They have never been outside, they are used to having a dedicated inside room with lots of space to binky with toys to play with.
    Agador was diagnosed some years ago with E-cunniculi, but has not shown any signs of it and not needed any treatment since his initial diagnosis. Albi has never shown any symptoms, but both are not suitable to live with other bunnies due to this as a precaution.
    They have been very loved and their owner is devastated to have to rehome following a relationship breakdown and a change of living circumstances. They are desperate for them to be rehomed to a loving household that can offer them a dedicated inside space and lots of love, accurate care and attention.
    Their current owner would be happy to provide all of their belongings, including food and water bowls, toys, scratch towers and hides, plus any food nuggets, hay and litter. The owner is based in Cardiff and can drive to meet the adopting person if needed.”
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    Update: this pair are now reserved, but if anything changes I will post the update here.

    This pair of females need a new home. Due to their background, we have to assume they have not been spayed. Although CottonTails can offer a generous grant towards their neutering, we would need to discuss the pros and cons with any potential new owner, in view of the fact their age is uncertain and it is just possible they were spayed before being adopted from a previous home. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we can discuss it further.
    Owner Maxine said:
    “Their names are Evie and Panda. We rehomed them ourselves from a friend of a friend in 2022. They didn't come with any paper work or anything. So I'm unsure on exact age and if they have had any vaccinations ( we have never had to take them to the vets) I would guess around 4year old.
    Zero health issues that I'm aware off.
    Location is Salisbury.
    They would come with a carrier, water bottle, any let over food/bedding. No hutch as it's very broken and wouldn't be able to dismantle.
    Evie is more confident the Panda she is more timid. Both girls (sisters).”
    ... See MoreSee Less

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    This neutered, bonded pair need a new home. Due to ill health of the owner, they have only had the basics of care recently so have become very independent. They will suit an experienced owner who is happy to let them get on with their lives with only minimal interference. I suspect they will benefit from a diet as they appear to be overweight.
    With all this in mind, they may not be easy to rehome, but if you can see a way to accommodate this pair, please get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is what the owner’s friend Sarah has said:
    “Jasper, born March 2021, black/ grey Lop, neutered, next vaccination due July 2026.
    No health issues.
    He runs away from you and when picked up he wriggles but then calms down and can be petted and brushed.
    Jemima, November 2023 (2), black, mixed breed, neutered, next vaccination due now, Feb 2026. She will be vaccinated before rehoming.
    No health issues.
    Jemima protects Jasper and can appear aggressive. She can nip.
    This is due to lack of handling and attention from the owner who due to poor health, is not able to attend to them properly.
    They both were tame but are now not handled often.
    They currently live in and have run of the garage, which is attached to the bungalow.
    These rabbits are located in Corsham.
    They can go with all food, hay and other small items.”
    ... See MoreSee Less

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