07/09/2025
Out of the last twenty or so applications only five prospective adopters have continued to speak to us after we go back with some initial questions and feedback based on their application form.
We rehome to the minimum welfare requirements of a predator proof 60 sq ft with ample enrichment, a healthy diet, a savvy vet and an understanding of the importance of companionship.
It’s unfortunately becoming more and more apparent that changes required to meet these minimum specs can pretty easily be ignored in favour of seeking a breeder, pet store or ‘rescue’ who doesn’t follow these requirements. Rescues aren’t governed by any official body and anyone can decide to start rehoming rabbits.
With all of the above in mind the pool of people willing to put the work in, help the rabbit crisis and do the best for their rabbits (sometimes meaning compromise or change to care) is growing smaller and smaller.
How can we compete when it’s as easy as going to a ‘pop up rescue’ or a big chain store and securing a rabbit within ten minutes for a tiny fee?
Any feedback, onward queries and clarifications given by ethical rescues are done with one thing in mind: is this home the right home for an animal or animals we’ve rescued from a place with previously unmet needs?
We care so deeply about each and every one of our animals and aren’t willing to compromise on finding them that forever home, so please understand that our onward questions and suggestions are done with the animals in mind.
