Adoption
We have lots of lovely bunnies and guinea pigs looking for new homes. All of our animals deserve a second chance and a family to call their own. Our rabbits are health checked, neutered and vaccinated before they leave us and we offer life-long support should you need it. If you have space in your home for a couple of extra residents, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We have bunnies and guinea pigs of all shapes and sizes so hopefully have the right match for your family!
Pet Services
To help fund the rescue, we offer boarding for small animals (e.g. rabbits and guinea pigs) while you go on holiday. All animals are kept in minimum 6ft hutches overnight with access to runs on grass in a secure paddock during the day. We also offer various dog walking and pet sitting services. We can easily adapt our care to suit your pet's needs and are happy to give medication, etc. Our boarding spaces fill up fast - particularly in school holidays - so please get in touch soon! Please visit www.furlockholmes-services.co.uk to find out more about our second business and how it fundraises for the rescue.
Animal Visits
We take our specially-trained team of rabbits and guinea pigs (and occasionally ponies, ferrets, bantam chickens, snails and more) into nursing homes, schools and other residential/day care places. During an animal visit session, participants are able to have a small animal on their lap for handling. They are encouraged to interact with the animal and groom/feed/talk to the animal and we find this is incredibly beneficial for all participants. As well as this, we offer educational visits to schools and groups.
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Housing
Traditional Hutch
A traditional hutch is the most popular form of rabbit accommodation. However, don’t be fooled by the adverts in pet shops as the majority of their hutches will not be suitable for a pair of bunnies. The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund states the minimum requirements for a rabbit hutch as 6ft in length, 2ft in depth and 2ft in height – but these can be hard to find! It is important for the hutch to have the following:
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A separate “bedroom” area (for warmth, shelter, privacy and as an escape)
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Enough space for a pair of rabbits to get away from each other
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A “bedroom” area big enough for both rabbits to fit in comfortably
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Tall enough for rabbits to stand on their hind legs and stretch
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Fox-proof mesh (NOT chicken wire) to keep rabbits safe from predators
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Thick walls to keep the rabbits safe and warm – some hutches also have thermal covers.
6ft Chartwell Double Luxury Rabbit Hutch
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Prices start at £209.99
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High quality wood and well-built with fox-proof wire
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Can come with cover and attachable run
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Safety rails and trap door for ramp
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Easy cleaning due to removeable bars
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/hutch-6ft-chartwell-double/
Ryedale 6ft Double Rabbit Hutch
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Prices start at £286
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High quality wood and well-built
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Can come with stand to make it an easier height for cleaning out
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Fox-proof wire
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Night shutters and runs can be added
https://www.ryedalepethomes.co.uk/product/6ft-double-rabbit-hutch/
British Giant (6ft Double) Wire Door Rabbit Hutch
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Prices start at £329.50
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High quality wood and well-built
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Can come with an attachable run
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Fox-proof wire
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Apex roof for extra height
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Two “bedroom” areas
https://www.gardenwoodcraft.co.uk/rabbit-hutches/british-giant-rabbit-hutch-double-wire-door/
Dog Kennels
Dog kennels are a great way of giving rabbits more space and are often tall enough for you to climb in with them! Kennels are also normally roofed so that the rabbits can exercise whatever the weather and you don’t have to stand in the rain when cleaning out. They provide a large, warm “bedroom” area as well as an attached run meaning the rabbits can go in and out as they please. The only thing to be careful of with kennels is the floor. As you can’t move them so easily, grass can get very muddy very quickly! It is normally advised to put them on a patio or concrete base. This also prevents rabbits digging out and predators digging in.
Recommended companies for dog kennels include…
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Duchy Farm Kennels https://www.duchyfarmkennels.co.uk/
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Small Paws Playtime https://www.smallpawsplaytime.com/
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Manor Pet Housing https://www.manorpethousing.co.uk/
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Delton Pet Homes https://www.deltonpethomes.com/
Sheds
Like dog kennels, sheds provide more protection from bad weather for both you and your rabbits as well as enough space for the animals to run, jump and binky! Sheds are a blank canvas for you to add all sorts of enrichment such as hides, platforms and tunnels. They are also readily available and a lot cheaper than kennels – especially second hand. You could even convert a children’s playhouse! However, it does still need to be at least 6ft long and can be attached to a run permanently or have a separate run.
Good websites for sheds include:
