So far this year we have had a large number of young rabbits through our doors, including two does and their litters of kits. These rabbits require extra special care as coming into a sanctuary is a very stressful time for a rabbit, let alone one who has a litter of tiny babies to worry about too. We like to keep things as quiet and settled as possible for our mothers, we don't handle them unless we have to and during the day they are allowed to…

Rabbits are herbivores and are designed to eat little and often. Rabbits have a very complex digestive system and any imbalance, no matter how minor, can cause illness. Rabbits under 16 weeks of age are especially susceptible to gut complaints as their digestive system is still getting used to solid food. Care needs to be taken when introducing any rabbit to a new food. When adopting or purchasing a rabbit be sure to feed the same type of food that…

In the words of the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, 'A hutch is not enough...' Rabbits need a lot of space to move and run about in. They do not like to feel confined and squashed into a small space, as they are prey animals and need to feel like they have somewhere to run to. The minimum accommodation any rabbit should have is a 6ft x 5ft x 2ft double storey hutch, with at least a 4ft x6ft run.  Anything smaller than this is inadequate, even…

Look at those cheeky faces!!! These two naughty young lads are Tubby and Toby. They are two of Ozzy's sons. Tubby is the double of his dad! They are 8 months old and have been castrated. Tubby is the confident and cheeky one of the pair. He is the boss and spends a lot of his time marching around the run with purpose! Despite his cheeky nature he is very loving and enjoys being cuddled and petted. Toby is a little more shy than Tubby, but it would…

Aren't they a lovely trio? Casey and Lolly are sisters and are now 8 months old. Ozzy is their dad and he is just over a year old now. These three arrived in January this year, Ozzy had been a busy boy and produced two litters with this lady friend! We had nine babies and Ozzy! All of the babies had either a chest infection or dental problems. Sadly both Ozzy and Lolly have been left with long term respiratory issues caused by Pasteurella. They occasionally…

Despite their names these two are lovely laydees! They are only one year old and have both been spayed. Rafa and Cooper are sisters and have never been apart. They get on very well, although Rafa likes to make it clear she is the boss! They are friendly girls, but Rafa isn't very keen on being handled and can be difficult to catch! Cooper is a little more laid back and will let you give her a cuddle! Rafa and Cooper are mini lops, which means they…

Don't they make a lovely trio? Jamie is a lucky boy and has two lovely wives, Nyree and Belle. Jamie is only a young lad at a year old. He is very friendly and loves to be stroked and will let you cuddle him when the notion takes him! Nyree is a beautiful big girl, who we think is around 3-4 years old. She has a few balance and mobility issues after having a severe E.Cuniculi infection when she arrived with us. She has recovered from the infection…

Aeryn and Steve are a lovely couple of bunnies! Aeryn is 3 years old and came to us as her owners were no longer able to give her the attention she required. Aeryn is a bossy little madam and certainly knows her own mind! She can be a little territorial at times, but aside from that she is very sweet and loving. Prior to being spayed she became quite unhappy with being handled, the reason became apparent while she was on the operating table. Her…

We still have 3 lovely little hamsters looking for homes. They are around 16 weeks old and are Syrian hamsters. There is one girl who is brown and white and two boys, one brown and one black. They are all very friendly and easy to handle. As they are Syrian hamsters they must live alone and have already been split up. They will need large multi-level cages as they are very active and love to explore! We suggest a donation of £5-£10 for our hamsters.…

Robbie is a year old and has been with us nearly a year now. He came in with his brothers, and sadly his brother Bandit passed away suddenly. Robbie is a friendly little chap and loves to be cuddled, if you can catch him! Robbie was born with some hind leg weakness which affects his mobilty a little. He doesn't let it slow him down though!! Lulu is a beautiful 1 year old agouti lionhead. Lulu is a stunning girl with a personality to match. She is…