If you would like to adopt a rabbit but you're not sure what happens, here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Measuring
Before getting in touch with Acomb Rabbit Rescue please measure the size of your rabbit accommodation. The area the rabbits will be shut into at night needs to come to a minimum of 36 square feet. Hutches need to be at least 6ft long by 2ft wide and 2ft tall (if you have a two storey hutch each storey must measure 6ft x 2 ft x 2ft). The hutch should have a permanently attached run that the rabbits can access 24 hours a day. The run needs to be at least 6ft long by 4ft wide and 2ft high. The run should be made of mesh rather than chicken wire, which foxes and rabbits can chew through. The run should be placed on concrete, or if it's on grass, mesh should cover the ground to stop foxes digging in and rabbits digging out (turf can be laid on top of the mesh).
If you're housing your buns inside, the area they will be living in at night needs to measure at least 6ft by 6ft.
2. Home Visit
We carry out home visits prior to adoption, just like the RSPCA does. This is nothing to worry about,and we're certainly not coming to judge your home! This is just an opportunity for us to meet you and any current rabbits you have, so we can match the right bun to the right home. We can also advise on issues like predator proofing the rabbits' accommodation and providing protection against the weather.
3. Meet the Buns
Come to the rescue to meet the buns and find out which one is right for you. You can spend time getting to know the buns, and you can bring the whole family to make sure everyone is happy with the decision. If you're adopting a rabbit as a partner for an existing rabbit, you can bring your bun to the rescue for a "bunny date", where we put the buns in a small neutral space together and observe closely to see if they like each other. It takes around an hour and doesn't work for every bun, but it can be a good indication of how the bonding will go. If you would like to bring your rabbit for a bunny date please choose a time when you would be able to continue with the bonding afterwards, as it can be very stressful to split the rabbits if the bunny date is successful.
4. Adoption
When you're ready to adopt the rabbit you'll be given adoption forms to sign, a care sheet with details on diet, housing and health, and the vaccination card. If you're adopting a bun to pair with an existing bun, bonding help and advice is available.
1. Measuring
Before getting in touch with Acomb Rabbit Rescue please measure the size of your rabbit accommodation. The area the rabbits will be shut into at night needs to come to a minimum of 36 square feet. Hutches need to be at least 6ft long by 2ft wide and 2ft tall (if you have a two storey hutch each storey must measure 6ft x 2 ft x 2ft). The hutch should have a permanently attached run that the rabbits can access 24 hours a day. The run needs to be at least 6ft long by 4ft wide and 2ft high. The run should be made of mesh rather than chicken wire, which foxes and rabbits can chew through. The run should be placed on concrete, or if it's on grass, mesh should cover the ground to stop foxes digging in and rabbits digging out (turf can be laid on top of the mesh).
If you're housing your buns inside, the area they will be living in at night needs to measure at least 6ft by 6ft.
2. Home Visit
We carry out home visits prior to adoption, just like the RSPCA does. This is nothing to worry about,and we're certainly not coming to judge your home! This is just an opportunity for us to meet you and any current rabbits you have, so we can match the right bun to the right home. We can also advise on issues like predator proofing the rabbits' accommodation and providing protection against the weather.
3. Meet the Buns
Come to the rescue to meet the buns and find out which one is right for you. You can spend time getting to know the buns, and you can bring the whole family to make sure everyone is happy with the decision. If you're adopting a rabbit as a partner for an existing rabbit, you can bring your bun to the rescue for a "bunny date", where we put the buns in a small neutral space together and observe closely to see if they like each other. It takes around an hour and doesn't work for every bun, but it can be a good indication of how the bonding will go. If you would like to bring your rabbit for a bunny date please choose a time when you would be able to continue with the bonding afterwards, as it can be very stressful to split the rabbits if the bunny date is successful.
4. Adoption
When you're ready to adopt the rabbit you'll be given adoption forms to sign, a care sheet with details on diet, housing and health, and the vaccination card. If you're adopting a bun to pair with an existing bun, bonding help and advice is available.
