Current Animals Here at the Rescue
For latest update phone 01373 864222.
We have rabbits and guinea pigs coming in regularly so please phone me for the latest details. They are always re-homed in pairs unless we are doing a match-up for your lonely bunny. You will need a large hutch (at least 5' long) with the run permanently attached, so the rabbits do not need to rely on you for their exercise. A Wendy House or suitable shed leading onto a safe garden is also suitable, so long as the rabbits are not shut in to a hutch within the shed at night. Please note that most two-storey hutch-run units (with ramps) are NOT suitable for rabbits.
Click on the link below to view a short video about what you need to provide to be able to adopt rabbits from CottonTails. You will also find many useful tips about rabbit welfare:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhLYMBEEXvk
Video link about diet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeT_UKbUCaM
The Minimum donation fee is £40 per rabbit. This includes neutering and full vaccination (VHD and Myxomatosis). Our rabbits are also fully screened for dental disease whilst under anaesthetic for neutering, although this does not guarantee that dental disease will not appear in later life. Rabbits with dental disease or temperament problems are not offered for adoption.
As the parasite E. cuniculi is now known to be present in at least 50% of all rabbits (not just those here at CottonTails but all pet rabbits), we now give medication (a 9 day course of Panacur) to every rabbit as a precaution prior to adoption.
The minimum donation fee for guinea pigs is £10 each, £15 for a neutered male. Guinea pigs are available in compatible pairs or small groups, or as singles if needed to match with a lonely guinea pig.
Click on photos to enlarge, scroll down for guineapigs.
Rabbits for Adoption
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Merlin is a neutered male about 5 months old. His mother was a domestic rabbit who escaped and had a close encounter with a wild male! Merlin is, however, very tame, so although he looks like a wild bunny he does not behave very like one and seems to enjoy human company when he is in the mood. He was matched with a neutered female and found a home as a pair of house bunnies, but she turned out to be very bossy and they did not get on very well. I am hoping someone out there has a lonely neutered female that may like him as her friend. ***UPDATE*** See entry for Mildred and Merlin below for details of update. Click on the following link to see Merlin on film (turn the sound on): |
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This pair of brothers are neutered and have lived for the whole of their 5 years together. They are very pretty rabbits and behave as if they are about a year old so there is a lot of life left in them yet! They are, however, very well behaved and are very clean, making them ideal as house bunnies as they use their litter tray every time! This pair of bunnies are an absolutely delight and a new owner would not be disappointed with them. ***UPDATE*** Why is this pair still here? Come on you lovely people out there - if you are seriously considering taking on a pair of rabbits, Jewel and Carrot will be a joy to own! Video Link: |
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This pair of lionhead/Flemish giant crosses are a neutered male and female about 7 months old. They have blossomed into a lovely and very entertaining pair, and are just great! Video Link (other links below): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcYsTpWAUs For details of their story and the video link, have a look at the following: The litter of 7 that have been staying with Steve for the last month are now back, just in time for their neutering operations on the 27th February. The group comprises 4 males and 3 females, and they are now about 15 weeks old. Mum was a chunky but not too huge Flemish giant-type bunny, and dad was a lionhead-type dwarf, so I am expecting a variety of sizes when they are fully grown. They are all lovely bunnies, very active and interested in everything you do, especially if you happen to have some food! As I wasn't able to capture all 7 in one photo without somebody turning away at the last second, I have taken 3 photos, the first of which shows the 3 white bunnies, two males and one female. ***UPDATE*** Sadly, two of the seven were found to have significant dental disease and have not returned to us. The 5 bunnies that will be available once they have recovered are: white male, white female, agouti female (just visible in the photo), black lionhead and agouti lionhead. Just for interest, you will find below the new video link where they are behaving as normal bunnies should behave (lively and curious), and for comparison just below that is the link for the original video footage which was taken the day after they originally came in, before they spent a month at Steve's. In this video, you can see how nervous they were, and this confirms what a good job Steve does when he fosters them for us. New Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXzjDWFM_14 Original video link: |
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Having tried unsuccessfully to find a suitable friend for Merlin, I felt that I would try once more before giving up and putting him up for adoption as a single bunny. My choice was Mildred, a very large French lop female (2 years old) who sadly had lost her sister due to significant dental disease. To prevent her becoming territorial I decided to "go for it" as soon as she returned from the vet for her teeth check, and put her and Merlin into a large pen and waited for the reactions. As usual, nothing happened for the first few minutes as they both explored the new territory. However, once Merlin got bored with that, he decided to introduce himself to Mildred, who fled in the opposite direction! To give Merlin his due, he did not persue her but sat and waited for her to come back, whereupon her tried again. He got the same reaction again, and so it went on for the next 24 hours or so. I kept going out with a torch that evening to make sure all was well, and by the next morning things had settled down a bit, which was very encouraging, and by the following day they were sitting side by side. Success! Therefore, they will now be offered for adoption as a pair. ***UPDATE*** Merlin in particular is showing that he is a real character, and loves jumping out of his pen and annoying all the other rabbits! Mildred is a very gentle giant and seems to take everything in her stride. Video link of Mildred's arrival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szUiiBFPKSU
Video link of Mildred and Merlin's match-up:
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This lovely little bunny is a 5 and a half month old neutered female who is feeling rather lonely. Her sister went out today as a match for a lonely neutered male called Bernard so Rachel is really missing the company. If you have a lonely neutered male that you think would like to meet Rachel, get in touch straight away! Video links: http://www.youtube.com/v/RmvjwPTIFeY&hl=en&fs=1" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bAuiSqER2Y
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Jasmine and Josephine are lovely bunnies and just happen to be 6 years old. They were living as a threesome but sadly the third bunny had dental disease and the vets made the hard decision to put her to sleep. Although they are fully vaccinated they are not neutered, and I decided not to have them spayed as they were thoroughly examined for possible lumps and were found to be fit and healthy. I would prefer them to find a home together, but it is possible they may accept a neutered male into their group. Video Link: |
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The photo shows the babies with their big sister (now rehomed), mum having decided to leave the scene just as I took the photo! Her photo is in another entry. They were born in the early hours of the 23rd July, two boys and two girls. The boys the two on the right hand side of the photo) will be put up for adoption as a pair and will be ready in about 3 weeks time (mid August approximately), the girls will find a home with their mum, or if mum finds a good home as a match-up the daughters will be put up for adoption as a pair. ***UPDATE*** They will all be ready for adoption from Wednesday 13th August onwards. ***FURTHER UPDATE*** Mum is now reserved pending a successful match-up, the two brothers and also the two sisters are also reserved. Video links: (first one filmed when there was only three!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxkk9Bp60pY 48 hours old: |
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Feebie is about 2 years old and is a lovely piggie. She has been reserved pending a succesful match-up. Video Link: |
 "Example of hutch and run required before adoption")
 "Merlin - now matched with Mildred")
 "Jewel and Carrot - would make great house rabbits!")
 "Rose and Ricky")
Merlin and Mildred - still here!!!!! "Rachel")
 "Two old bunnies (don't tell them I said that...)")
 "Another photo of Rachel taken a month ago")
 "Newborn babies - now reserved!")
 "Feebie - now reserved!")
