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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Smudge is in Chippenham and he needs a new home. He was living with his brother until they started fighting and had to be separated. He has been neutered, so may accept a neutered female as a friend. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
His owner Amber said:

“Smudge loves to be around people and if another rabbit is around who also likes to be around rabbits he will most likely love as he does like the fuss but unfortunately his brother doesn’t.
Smudge loves to eat, his favourite is strawberries which he can’t have too often but he does like dill and coriander!
He loves chew toys tunnels and loves to be outside doing binkies on the grass but is and indoor rabbit.
He does like to chew on wires so they need to be completely hidden out of the way, he does like a cuddle but not for too long he likes it best if you’re down on his level and he’ll then climb onto you and do it his way. He likes to sit in windowsills and watch the world go by. He is so loving and won’t take long for him to trust you.
He has his ceramic feeding and water bowl that can come with him his tunnel. And his metal hideout. We have a pen that can go with him.”
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Bunny is in Chippenham and he needs a new home. He was living with his brother until they started fighting and had to be separated. He has been neutered, so may accept a neutered female as a friend, but as he is very attached to people he may not bond, in which case he would be very happy as a house bunny. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
His owner Amber said:

“Bunny is a 6 months old neutered male. He doesn’t appear to get along with other rabbits and he just prefers human company. He absolutely loves to be picked up and loves cuddles, he loves cuddles with kids especially! Once he gains trust he will not stop grooming you, his favourite is bananas and loves toys he gets binkies when you enter the room and will come straight up to you.”
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Someone has offered a very solidly built double level hutch for guinea pigs on a free to collector basis. It is in Malmsbury. I am reluctant to list such things as for some reason the generous gestures by such people tend to attract trolls, but this hutch could really help an owner whose guinea pigs are in really bad accommodation, so this hutch would be an improvement for them.
Felicia said
“It measures approximately L 125cms H 110cms W 60cm.
The roof comes off and is a fraction bigger. The actual unit though is built in one piece and heavy. The outside is treated for protection. It has been kept inside but can be outdoors too. It’s been cleaned and sterilised.”
Apparently her guinea pigs are now in different accommodation so the hutch is no longer needed. If you are interested in collecting the hutch, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and I can put you in touch with the owner.
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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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    Smudge is in Chippenham and he needs a new home. He was living with his brother until they started fighting and had to be separated. He has been neutered, so may accept a neutered female as a friend. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
    His owner Amber said:

    “Smudge loves to be around people and if another rabbit is around who also likes to be around rabbits he will most likely love as he does like the fuss but unfortunately his brother doesn’t.
    Smudge loves to eat, his favourite is strawberries which he can’t have too often but he does like dill and coriander!
    He loves chew toys tunnels and loves to be outside doing binkies on the grass but is and indoor rabbit.
    He does like to chew on wires so they need to be completely hidden out of the way, he does like a cuddle but not for too long he likes it best if you’re down on his level and he’ll then climb onto you and do it his way. He likes to sit in windowsills and watch the world go by. He is so loving and won’t take long for him to trust you.
    He has his ceramic feeding and water bowl that can come with him his tunnel. And his metal hideout. We have a pen that can go with him.”
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    Bunny is in Chippenham and he needs a new home. He was living with his brother until they started fighting and had to be separated. He has been neutered, so may accept a neutered female as a friend, but as he is very attached to people he may not bond, in which case he would be very happy as a house bunny. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
    His owner Amber said:

    “Bunny is a 6 months old neutered male. He doesn’t appear to get along with other rabbits and he just prefers human company. He absolutely loves to be picked up and loves cuddles, he loves cuddles with kids especially! Once he gains trust he will not stop grooming you, his favourite is bananas and loves toys he gets binkies when you enter the room and will come straight up to you.”
    ... See MoreSee Less

    Someone has offered a very solidly built double level hutch for guinea pigs on a free to collector basis. It is in Malmsbury. I am reluctant to list such things as for some reason the generous gestures by such people tend to attract trolls, but this hutch could really help an owner whose guinea pigs are in really bad accommodation, so this hutch would be an improvement for them.
    Felicia said
    “It measures approximately L 125cms H 110cms W 60cm.
    The roof comes off and is a fraction bigger. The actual unit though is built in one piece and heavy. The outside is treated for protection. It has been kept inside but can be outdoors too. It’s been cleaned and sterilised.”
    Apparently her guinea pigs are now in different accommodation so the hutch is no longer needed. If you are interested in collecting the hutch, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and I can put you in touch with the owner.
    ... See MoreSee Less

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