Yorkshire Rabbit Retreat

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

Please could everyone spare 1 minute to nominate us for a £5000 grant??
If you have been happy with adopting from us, had some good advice you appreciated from us, given your rabbit(s) a safe space, bonded, groomed or helped you in any way please could you spend a short time and help us in return?!

Thank you🙏🏻

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

30/09/2026

Never give up!

This is Miss Banks' (white) 4th attempt at bonding. She joined us last year after being found dumped by the river Aire in Leeds City centre!! Understandably she has been quite a nervous girl and her previous bonding sessions have been eventful to say the least. They just weren't right for her.

We are still early on in this bond but.... It's looking quite promising. Bonding is all down to the personalities matching, we do get the odd awkward bun who likes to test us but there is always a match for your rabbit!!
Remember it is super important for rabbits to have company of their own kind, not cats, not dogs or humans but other rabbits.
Read more here..
https://www.yorkshirerabbitretreat.org/companionship-is-key

Please note - the cage is just temporary whilst bonding they are NOT suitable for permanent accommodation.

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24/09/2026

Introducing Lucia & Firefly.
These two have been with us since mid August. Sadly joined us due to their owners ill health.
it's a myth that rabbits who end up in rescue are all unwell or have behavioural problems. Give them a second chance or in some cases their 3rd or 4th!
No need to worry about neuter operations or bonding as this is done for you.

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22/09/2026

This week Meg and Alice our mother/daughter pair have been introduced to Winston and the bond couldnt be going any better. It's like they've always been together.
Why can't all bonds be this easy⁉️

They will all be going home in a few days.

18/09/2026

Just a quick post to say we are grateful to have had lots of adoption enquiries recently.... We are aware people are eager for an update and are chasing up their application. We do apologise to those who have been waiting a couple of months we wish we could be more on top of things but please know we are a very small team, 2 of us (both with ongoing health issues) and hundreds of you. One of us has just come back from a holiday. We have the bunnies to tend to, vet visits to organise and attend, lots of admin and messages to catch up on. Also most adoptions require our bonding services which take up a minimum of a week per bond so please be patient with us. We WILL get to you.

18/09/2026

‼️‼️ We are desperate for more fosterers!!! PLEASE help if you can.
If you have never fostered and don't understand what it means or entails, please have a chat with us.
If you have considered it but put it off, please have a chat with us.

Fostering is essential to our rescue, this means the rabbits in our care receive more one on one time and more importantly we're able to help other buns in need.

We will supply any essentials if needed
💚 Food/hay
💜 Accommodation
💚 Cover vets fees
💜 Accessories
💚 Full support

We ask that you are able to seek Veterinary treatment in an emergancy at one of our approved vets. Anything routine we can usually organise.
We would also ask that you are close to the rescue to make it easier to transport the bunnies etc. Further affield is fine if you would be happy to travel to us.

Feel free to message us to discuss further if you are interested

10/09/2026

What do these hutches have in common?

The materials used are cheap and they do not last the life time of your pet. Even if kept indoors the wood is soft and easily chewed/destroyed and often rabbits escape from them.
People wonder why rabbits destroy them.... (We have had surrender requests from people unable to keep them secure), living solo is a no no for rabbits and they can become frustrated, stressed and bored especially when confined. Chewing is a natural behaviour and these hutches are an easy target for a frustrated bun.

They aren't predator proof... The soft wood and thin wire are a dream for foxes being able to get in there. The last photo shows tougher wire but again the wood isn't strong enough to withstand a predator.

Remember, rabbits naturally like to have multiple exits these hutches alone do not offer this. They are a prey animal and can feel trapped with no where to escape should something spook them.

Not to mention that they need MUCH more space than what these provide. Rabbits shouldn't spend any time locked into these. Not even over night.
A minimum space of 60square feet which they have 24/7 access to is minimum they need.

What is the best alternative for rabbits?
Spend your money wisely and invest in something secure, practical and durable. The alternative is constantly replacing them and having miserable bunnies!

Hutches are a thing of the past and are not suitable for a main lifetime home.

Please see our page on accommodation suggestions
https://www.yorkshirerabbitretreat.org/housing

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09/09/2026

We can't understand why we get adoption forms for 'homes' like this!
Yes this 'accommodation' was intended for rabbits and included in an application form we received.

Our adoption requirements are just that, and not suggestions. They are very clear on our website and we have multiple areas directing people to this page to ensure they have been read before applying to adopt.

More to the point no animal should be anywhere near this contraption 🤬
Nothing about this is close to being suitable.
Not secure - not escape proof
Not predator proof
Not big enough
Not safe
Not weather proof
Just not at all practical.

It's really sad and frustrating for us to see that there are still people who think this is ok 😫😳

Second photo shows what rabbits need and deserve

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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/