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 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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Update: as expected, this pair have been offered some lovely homes! A home has now been accepted and they should be going to their new home shortly. If anything changes, I will post the update here. Thanks to everyone that responded, and apologies for any disappointment.

I do not expect this lovely pair of females to be available for long! They will benefit from regular handling so they become a bit more relaxed when picked up, and this should improve over time. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Please note that they are used to being kept inside most of the time, and it is now too late in the year to make the switch to outside.
Owner Stacey said:
“Two females, Snickers and Gizmo, around 9 months old. They are indoor guniea pigs but go out in the garden in nice weather for a few hours to munch on the grass. They are not very easy to catch but once caught they are fine for a cuddle or two and are as good as gold. We are located in Bradford-on-Avon.
I’m happy for the cage to go with them as it’s been nibbled here and there.”
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Clover is a neutered male and he needs a new home. If you can offer a suitable, permanent house bunny home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. I gather a previous attempt to bond him failed badly so he may not accept a new friend. Here is what owner Rachel said:
“Clover is 10 months old and he has been neutered. All of his vaccinations are up to date, but he hasn’t been microchipped.
No health issues.
He hates being picked up, but he loves attention, he’ll happily come and sit next to you whilst you stroke him.
Litter trained apart from a few times he’s peed over the edge of the litter tray.
Clover is an indoor bunny & has only ever been indoors, he has a cage as a base only gets ‘locked’ in the cage when i’m hoovering because he likes to get in the way of the hoover.
I live in Calne.”
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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 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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    Update: as expected, this pair have been offered some lovely homes! A home has now been accepted and they should be going to their new home shortly. If anything changes, I will post the update here. Thanks to everyone that responded, and apologies for any disappointment.

    I do not expect this lovely pair of females to be available for long! They will benefit from regular handling so they become a bit more relaxed when picked up, and this should improve over time. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Please note that they are used to being kept inside most of the time, and it is now too late in the year to make the switch to outside.
    Owner Stacey said:
    “Two females, Snickers and Gizmo, around 9 months old. They are indoor guniea pigs but go out in the garden in nice weather for a few hours to munch on the grass. They are not very easy to catch but once caught they are fine for a cuddle or two and are as good as gold. We are located in Bradford-on-Avon.
    I’m happy for the cage to go with them as it’s been nibbled here and there.”
    ...

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    Clover is a neutered male and he needs a new home. If you can offer a suitable, permanent house bunny home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. I gather a previous attempt to bond him failed badly so he may not accept a new friend. Here is what owner Rachel said:
    “Clover is 10 months old and he has been neutered. All of his vaccinations are up to date, but he hasn’t been microchipped.
    No health issues.
    He hates being picked up, but he loves attention, he’ll happily come and sit next to you whilst you stroke him.
    Litter trained apart from a few times he’s peed over the edge of the litter tray.
    Clover is an indoor bunny & has only ever been indoors, he has a cage as a base only gets ‘locked’ in the cage when i’m hoovering because he likes to get in the way of the hoover.
    I live in Calne.”
    ...