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 Fairly Beloved Rabbit Care is a not-for-profit family run organisation. Due to our current tenanted situation, we are currently unable to offer rabbit rescue, fostering or rehoming services.
We're not a rabbit rescue centre! We only have very limited facilities, through deliberate choice. We want to ensure that whilst we do everything we can to help as many rabbits as possible, that we do not over-stretch ourselves which would undoubtedly have an impact on the quality of care we would be able to deliver. Rather we want to be certain that every rabbit in our care receives exceptional levels of care, and each rabbit can get as much of our attention as possible.
Whilst we haven't been offering a rabbit rescue or care service until recently the principal carer, David, has a lifetime experience of animal handling and care from a farming upbringing and has over 10 years specific experience of handling and caring for rabbits.
As you browse our website you will soon learn of our passion for rabbits and their wellbeing, as you read of the rescue cases we have managed and our tales of our own rabbits.
You will also find full details of our facilities, practical physical and emotional advise for caring for your rabbits, and support for any owners wishing to rehome their pet. |
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Pet-Shop or Adopt A Rabbit |
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Most rabbit rescue services, including ours, do ask for a donation towards our services when adopting a rabbit. So why would you pay to adopt a rabbit from us, when you can pick up a "cute" baby rabbit from a pet shop or local breeder?
We would ask that you consider the overall costs and not just an initial fee. If you assume a fullly healthy rabbit, the comparison table shows you some of the financial benefits of adopting a rabbit from us.
| Pet-Shop Rabbit |
Fairly Beloved Rabbit |
| Initial Cost |
£25 - £50 |
Suggested Donation |
£60 |
| Myxo Vacc |
£20 - £25 |
Myxo Vacc |
Incl. |
| VHD Vacc |
£15 - £20 |
VHD Vacc |
Incl. |
| Neutering |
£60 - £90 |
Neutering |
Incl. |
| TOTAL |
£120 - £185 |
TOTAL |
£60+ |
Each of our rabbit rescue pages details the cost of each rabbit (excluding general maintenance such as food, treats, bedding, etc).
We also invest a great deal of time and energy on socialising and behavioural training of rabbits in our care, meaning that we can give you advice on the best way to manage each rabbit: we know their character, the traits, the likes and dislikes and can help you bond with your new pet easier than many shop-bought rabbits that have had little to no handling. |
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 Rabbits are not children's pets. No child should be given the responsability for the care of an animal. The responsability lies with the adult. If you are not willing to assume full responsability for all the work and care involved then don't get the rabbit.
By all means a child can help feed the rabbit, clean it and play with it but all these should be undertaken superived. You can also not rely on a child to notice when a rabbit is ill.
Older children may lose interest in rabbits as they grow into teenagers, going off to college or university is a common time for rabbits to be given up to sanctuaries. Remember you need to consider the rabbits full lifespan not just the next few months.
If you are unsure you can care for a rabbit that length of time, consider adopting an older rabbit or fostering instead. |
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