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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Vaccinations
What does my rabbit need vaccinating against?
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Myxomatosis
Myxomatosis is an almost always fatal and highly infectious virus. It is transmitted via fleas, mosquitoes and close contact with an already infected rabbit. Myxomatosis kills many wild rabbits, as well as pet rabbits, every year. Whether your rabbit it indoors or outdoors, myxomatosis is still a big threat and your rabbit needs vaccinating! The main warning signs of myxomatosis are: conjunctivitis, red swollen eyes, lethargy, loss of appetite and a fever.
Vaccinate using: Nobivac, repeat annually
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Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD)
RVHD (also known as RHD, VHD, RHD-1, VHD-1) is even more contagious than myxomatosis and the survival rate is even lower! RVHD is often difficult to spot as it kills rabbits very suddenly, without much warning. However, some of the warning signs are: a fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, seizures and blood-stained discharge from the nose/mouth - the latter of which is due to RVHD causing bleeding of the internal organs. RVHD is so contagious that it can be spread by humans, insects, rodents and birds and also through direct contact with an infected rabbit, its urine or its toys/bedding/bowls.
Vaccinate using: Nobivac or Filavac, repeat annually
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Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease 2 (RVHD-2)
RVHD-2 (also known as RHD-2, VHD-2) is a relatively new strain of the original RVHD and, due to the differences between the two, the vaccination for RVHD does not cover RVHD-2. However, RVHD-2 is similar to RVHD in that it causes severe internal bleeding and sudden death. It can also remain active in the environment for a long time and is normally fatal.
Vaccinate using: Filavac or Eravac, repeat every 6-12 months depending on risk in your area
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