Yorkshire Rabbit Retreat

03/09/2026

We’ve been asked a few times for rabbits for schools / colleges and our answer will always be no! The RWAF explains clearly why they shouldn’t be in a classroom in this post

As schools get ready to go back this week, we’re asking everyone to think twice before bringing rabbits into the classroom. 🐰

Rabbits might look like the perfect school pet, but a busy classroom can be a stressful and frightening environment for a prey animal. They need space, companionship, quiet places to hide, and plenty of time to settle into their surroundings.

Regular handling by different children can also be unsettling, and caring for a rabbit properly takes commitment every day, including weekends and school holidays.

There are so many wonderful ways for children to learn about rabbits without keeping one in the classroom.

This school year, help us and put rabbit welfare first. 💜

Find out more about our campaign: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/campaign/say-no-to-school-rabbits/

25/08/2026

Zee and Dart have been adopted!!

Rosie (Brown bun) was adopted from us last year, along with Rudy. Sadly after a short illness Rudy passed away. So we were tasked to find Rosie a friend, or two!
Her and her two new boy-friends have now settled together after bonding and here they are in their forever after home 💚 💜

24/08/2026

Please meet Meg and Alice, our young mother/daughter pair.
They join us through no fault of their own.

This is what their fosterer has to say:

These two gorgeous girlies, Meg (black) and Alice (white) are an adorable mother and daughter pair. Full of character already despite only being young, and are getting more confident by the day.
Meg, who is mum to Alice, is the more confident one, running over for a treat or just to be nosey! But Alice, who has just turned one, is increasingly coming out of her shell, especially for a stroke!
They love to explore and will enjoy a home where they have space to roam.
As they grow, these two will be adorable companions who enjoy spending time with their human family.

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09/08/2026

Adoption alert 🚨
This week we have been busy bonding a group of 5. And all are boys!

Bruno and Henry (Harlequin lops) were introduced to a trio: Cassie (yes a boy), Indiana and Frodo. The bond was a little rocky to begin with but this is always expected and they settled by the 5th day with lots of grooming going on (grooming isn't always seen between bonded rabbits and is not always a necessary sign they're getting along). They all went home together this weekend and are settling in well.
Huge thank you to Zoe and family for offering these boys a lovely home.
Also thank you to our fosterers Natasha & David for taking great care of the boys whilst they were with us 💜💚

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08/08/2026

Poor Harvey was at the vets yesterday...he managed to get his nose bitten by a bunny in the garden whilst he was in a run and you can see how he was bitten! Too nosey for his own good.
We were concerned it may be an abscess starting as these can be notoriously difficult to treat in bunnies. Thankfully it isn't... But his skin where it's black has gone necrotic so we are waiting for it to fall off and heal. He is on pain killer and antibiotics.
He's back to his cheeky fun self.

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01/08/2026

Sadly Perry has recently been returned to us after being adopted in 2023.
Her bonded friend sadly passed and her family didn't want to take on anymore bunnies.
Remember it is so important for rabbits to have friendship of their own kind.

Strangely, she initially turned up in our garden at the end of 2022. We believe someone dumped her with us.

Perry is a rabbit who especially needs the company of other bunnies as she isn't fond of human touch so any potential adopters need to take this into consideration.

This photo of Perry is from our archives 💚💜

Any adoption interest - please carefully read our requirements before applying.
www.yorkshirerabbitretreat.org

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22/07/2026

Thank you so much to those who entered our world Cup fundraiser. You all raised an amazing £433 for the rabbits in our care.

Congratulations to our winner Diane. B who was randomly allocated Spain who won the world Cup on Sunday 🏆⚽🐰🐰

21/07/2026

You may have seen news that 99 rabbits were rescued from a hoarding case by the RSPCA..... The truth is that there were many other seperate smaller organisations such as ourselves who were also involved (if not more so) in the rescuing of these rabbits.

These two boys were rescued from that case and are now in our care. Jordy and Rafferty are very young rabbits who are lucky to not have endured the conditions for very long. They are slightly underweight and arrived with ear mites which of course have been treated. They have also been vaccinated and will be neutered when old enough.

Their ears are very impressive! 😍

Thank you for your continued support and if you would like to help towards these boys' getting ready for their new homes you can do so via PayPal (friends and family) [email protected] or contact us for our bank details.

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12/07/2026

This adorable grumpy face belongs to Mud. He has only been with us a few days and was surrendered as his family weren't in a position to get him a friend.

He is 5 years old, fortunately looks to be in good health and cannot wait to have company again.
He will be vet checked etc before available for adoption. 💚💜

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10/07/2026

For this week's meet the fosters, it's the turn of 3 year old brothers Dart (white and brown) and Zelda (fluffy lop).

These lovely boys are currently in foster with Pam and Pete. Initially a bit shy, these two have now settled in, and their favourite thing to do is zoom and Binky around the garden together. Dart is the more confident bun, and will happily come and boop your hand. Zelda, or Zee as he's also known as, is a bit more shy but is starting to trust his fosterers more each day.

These brothers are very food orientated, and love to come to you if they suspect you've got treats! Dart is the greedier of the two, and sees no problem with taking snacks out of his brother's mouth. They are very inquisitive and friendly little bunnies who are ready to hop in to their forever home.

These two are both neutered, vaccinated and ready for adoption now! You can apply to adopt them by completing the adoption form on our website. https://www.yorkshirerabbitretreat.org/



A little video with a description from their fosterer Pete.

Snuggling

It's Binky time!

Just a full and content little Zelda.

They have recently discovered the "bun free zone" in their garden and have tried to help Pam with pruning and digging.

Something for me?

Come on lady, I smell the treats!