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ADOPTION CRITERIA and REHOMING INFORMATION

ADOPTION CRITERIA and REHOMING INFORMATION

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.
ANNUAL REPORT 2023

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

The latest Annual Report for CottonTails Rescue, registered charity, detailing how the charity has performed during the previous year.
BABY BUN - her story

BABY BUN - her story

A heartwarming and uplifting story about the successful treatment of a baby wild bunny and her reintroduction back into the wild. Well worth a read.
BUNNY TALES - anecdotes and stories

BUNNY TALES - anecdotes and stories

This article contains entertaining, touching and sometimes inspiring stories of owners' experiences of their pet rabbits. Well worth a read.
COMPASSION FATIGUE & BURNOUT - the hidden risk

COMPASSION FATIGUE & BURNOUT - the hidden risk

Rescue centre and veterinary staff are at high risk of developing compassion fatigue and burnout, and this article discusses what this is all about and how it can be minimised or prevented.
COVID - coping with sudden catastrophy

COVID - coping with sudden catastrophy

Covid and the subsequent lockdowns have had a profound effect on all our lives. We examine here the devastating effects that Covid had on rescue centres and how their temporary closure stopped the movement of animals in or out, with devastating effe...
FOSTERING RABBITS and guinea pigs - what you need to know

FOSTERING RABBITS and guinea pigs - what you need to know

This article examines the relevance and importance of fostering to animal rescue work in general. Many things need to be considered, whether you are thinking of becoming a foster carer or are the nominated coordinator in a charity or organisation.
HARE IN THE HOUSE - successful hand-rearing of a Hare

HARE IN THE HOUSE - successful hand-rearing of a Hare

The touching story of Bambi, a brown hare, hand reared from 1 day old. Packed full of interesting and essential information about brown hares and their successful hand-rearing.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN - the story behind CottonTails

HOW IT ALL BEGAN - the story behind CottonTails

The influences that led me to set up CottonTails in 1993 are presented in this interesting short article.
ON THE MOVE - tips on relocation

ON THE MOVE - tips on relocation

Moving house is stressful enough without having to move the whole rescue centre at the same time! Read on for an entertaining account of how we coped with such a huge task and survived.
RABBIT WELFARE - changes over the years

RABBIT WELFARE - changes over the years

Change affects every one of us, and rabbit rescue is no exception. We discuss here how the advances have altered the very essence of rabbit rescue, and what we can learn for the future.
THANK YOU - my chance to give appreciation

THANK YOU - my chance to give appreciation

This is my opportunity to thank the many people involved in making CottonTails the successful charity that it is today. Read on to find out more.
TV APPEARANCES AND PRESS CUTTINGS - from the start

TV APPEARANCES AND PRESS CUTTINGS - from the start

A fascinating history of CottonTails told in the form of press clippings, TV appearances, general PR and more.
PRE-PURCHASE rabbit basics, before you buy ...

PRE-PURCHASE rabbit basics, before you buy ...

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...
HELPING CottonTails - donations, gift aid and more

HELPING CottonTails - donations, gift aid and more

You will find various topics here ranging from how to enhance your donation by using gift aid, nominating CottonTails for fund-raising schemes when you make online purchases, and some gift ideas.
TOPICAL TIPS - seasonal advice

TOPICAL TIPS - seasonal advice

Here you will find lots of interesting and helpful tips that will help you care for your rabbits all year round, no matter what the season.
REHOMING YOUR RABBIT - essential information

REHOMING YOUR RABBIT - essential information

Rehoming your rabbit or guinea pig can be an upsetting process. We now offer a free Direct Rehoming Service, which keeps stress to a minimum by enabling the pet to stay with the owner throughout. Read on to find out more.
STARTING A RABBIT RESCUE ORGANISATION

STARTING A RABBIT RESCUE ORGANISATION

So, you want to start a rabbit rescue? Read on to equip yourself with essential information, advice and facts that will help you make a success of the project and prevent you from making easily avoidable mistakes.
VETS - how to choose

VETS - how to choose

Choosing the best veterinary practice for your rabbit or guinea pig is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your pet gets the best possible care when it is needed most. Here we discuss what you need to consider.