Mindy is a 3.5 years old neutered female, and she needs a new home. If you can offer Mindy a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments, please), and we will go from there. I am happy to clip her claws if the new owner would like to bring her to me in Westbury. Her owner Emma said:
"Mindy, 3 1/2 year old female grey lionhead rabbit (born March 2023). Neutered. Has been vaccinated in the past but now overdue.
No medical issues but front nails need clipping badly.
Mindy is beautiful; she loves to come for a stroke and a cuddle but doesn't like to be picked up (hence I haven't been able to cut her nails myself). She used to live with another (unneutered) female who sadly passed away about 6 months ago. Mindy was definitely the boss! However, after a careful introduction, they lived together very well, and Mindy would groom Olive.
She doesn't seem to mind being on her own as long as she gets lots of human attention; previously, she has been let out of her (large, 10' square) cage to run about the room in the evenings. She is a nibbler, though, and the room has to be well rabbit-proofed. Some of our books will testify to this!!
She is not over fond of hay, will eat as much rabbit food as she is allowed (a handful a day) and likes a mixed salad in the evening - her favourite is dandelion leaves. She is litter-tray trained and drinks from a water bowl. She has always been a house rabbit and has half a room to herself - her area is lined with old duvets / fleece blankets.
She can come with a pet carrier if needed, along with her blankets for familiarity. Also an amount of straw, hay and food.
We are located near Fordingbridge on the edge of the New Forest.
We love Mindy very much and would absolutely keep her if it was practical. We will be very sad to see her go, but she needs someone who can give her the time and love she deserves. 🙁
Update: a new home is under consideration so I will put on hold their availability for now until I hear the outcome.
Regular readers of this page may well recognise this pair - their promised new home fell through so they are available to adopt. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home for this neutered bonded female pair, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. We received some lovely home offers before so am really hoping one or two of those may still be interested, so do get in touch. They are in Tidworth. Here is what owner Lacey said:
“Two bonded female (neutered) rabbits. 4 years old. Savannah ( lop eared ) and cherry blossom (Dutch)
Sadly needing a new outdoor home due to family living situation. Absolutely love being outdoor doing binkys and resting in the sun. Very cheeky personality enjoy hugs and being brushed and favourite treat is banana.
Have a black wired outdoor pen and hideaway to go with them. Happy to supply 1 month food, hay and bedding. Toilet trained.
Vet Health check and vaccines done Sept 2026.”
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Update: I am going to assume this pair have been adopted as the owner is not responding to messages, but if they are still available I will put the update here.
This bonded pair of males are needing a new home due to owner Hayley being allergic to them. They are in Swindon. Buzz is 1 year old, Woody is 3-4 months. They have not had much handling so the new owner will need to have patience so the piggies can get used to being picked up. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
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I received a really positive update from owner Laura yesterday, and I thought I would share it here - we all need some good news from time to time I feel! Laura said:
“Around a year ago you enabled us to adopt sweet piggy Otter and I just wanted to share with you that she is thriving and is dearly loved.
She lives with two other guinea pigs and they have a very happy life full of their favourite foods and endless love.There are so many sad stories in rescue but it’s important to know that you do a wonderful job and because of you putting us in touch with her previous owner (who was absolutely lovely btw), Otter landed with a family who adore her.
Thank you for what you do. “
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This pair of neutered sisters are needing a new home - they are in Limply Stoke, Bath. Their owner Eloise has provided full details about them, so do have a read. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Eloise said:
”Their names are Beano (black with small white dot on nose) and Boosh (all black). Both female (litter sisters), born June 2021 and both neutered in Nov 2021
Neutered in Nov 2021. Their annual jabs are due in Sept so I’m taking them for those next week. Apart from that, all vacs are up to date.
Generally speaking in good health. Neither of them are on any meds. Boosh is losing a bit of hair from her back - we’ve had this treated and checked by the vet and they’ve examined under a microscope but couldn’t see any mites. It started last winter when there was a prolonged period of rain (so they didn’t really leave their hutch) and has improved over the summer months when they’ve been outside and had more space. Our theory is that either Boosh is doing it to herself or Beano is doing it to her - either way, I wonder if it’s a sign that they are possibly bored or underoccupied? (Admin edit - probably due to the sister mounting her)
They are kept outside in a hutch with an attached run and tunnels. They have been inside for short periods (eg following being neutered and when weather has been very cold) so they are used to it.
They have quite different personalities but get on well. Beano has always seemed a bit hormonal to me - she definitely gets quite antsy in the Spring, and when she was younger she would always be the one to dig. I always felt she wanted a more exciting life and found her sister a bit frustrating and dull at times? She often tries to mount Boosh - much more so when they were younger, but she still does it from time to time, especially if she’s excited or there’s interesting food around. I would say she is the dominant sister. Boosh is definitely more chilled out and placid, and is happy as long as there’s plenty of food. They are both friendly and interested in what’s going on but have become nervous around humans due to lack of regular interaction. They are happy to be hand fed or stroked but no longer keen on being picked up.
We have a double storey hutch but it’s now 5 years old and not in the best condition especially after a house move. We also have an Omlet rabbit run and some lengths of tunnel/tube that connects to the hutch. I would be happy for all of this to go with them. “
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I have asked the recipients of the Hoppy Pets hampers to send me some photos of their happy pets enjoying the festive goodies, and will add them in here as they arrive. Here is a note from owner Mandy:
“The girls have started on their treats, festive nibbles,apple pieces,marigold flowers and the festive fajita.
Buttercup piggy sue.mable,sweetheart,coco,
Chocolate,Mr Marble ,pumpkin,caramel and popcorn all send you a big thankyou and a very merry Xmas.”
Owner Katie sent some photos of her two rabbits enjoying one of the hampers.
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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