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.

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This gorgeous chap needs a new home. He is 5 years old, and is neutered. More details below, and I will also include two films of him in posts above this one. If you can offer him a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is the info as supplied by the owners friend Antonio:
“His name is Bradley he will be 5 in October, he is a house rabbit, very friendly likes to sit on the sofa and have cuddles, especially his ears being rubbed. He has been neutered, and has his injections in January, he goes to the vets for check up every 6 months to check his ears and have his nails clipped, he has only been with a single lady, so not sure if he would mix with other rabbits, but it would be lovely for him to have a bunny friend. He likes routine, especially for his breakfast and tea, hes a very loving rabbit. We are in Bridgwater, Somerset. Bradley has been use to the run of a two bedroom ground floor flat with a courtyard, but sadly his devoted owner has had to move out of her home into very small temporary accommodation with no outside space. This isn’t the life she wants for him, she very upset and has realised a new home with outside space is best for him.”
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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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    Another film of Bradley - full details in the post two down from this one. ... See MoreSee Less

    Here is a film of Bradley - full details in the post below. ... See MoreSee Less

    This gorgeous chap needs a new home. He is 5 years old, and is neutered. More details below, and I will also include two films of him in posts above this one. If you can offer him a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is the info as supplied by the owners friend Antonio:
    “His name is Bradley he will be 5 in October, he is a house rabbit, very friendly likes to sit on the sofa and have cuddles, especially his ears being rubbed. He has been neutered, and has his injections in January, he goes to the vets for check up every 6 months to check his ears and have his nails clipped, he has only been with a single lady, so not sure if he would mix with other rabbits, but it would be lovely for him to have a bunny friend. He likes routine, especially for his breakfast and tea, hes a very loving rabbit. We are in Bridgwater, Somerset. Bradley has been use to the run of a two bedroom ground floor flat with a courtyard, but sadly his devoted owner has had to move out of her home into very small temporary accommodation with no outside space. This isn’t the life she wants for him, she very upset and has realised a new home with outside space is best for him.”
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