THERE are a number of rabbits at the RSPCA’s Bryn-y-Maen Animal Centre in Upper Colwyn Bay currently awaiting their “forever home”.
Emma and Cleo, Rikki, Madison, Polly, Dolly Bunton, Cracker and Pretzel, Fluff, Bam Bam and Dougie are all hoping for the right family to come forward to rehome them.
The RSPCA is seeing unwanted and abandoned rabbits across Wales, while rehoming has also slowed, meaning more are waiting for their forever homes.
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Emma and Cleo love to get up to mischief together at the centre’s small animals unit and love nothing more than to frolic about and play to their heart's content.
Three-year-old Rikki would benefit from having a calm, confident, friendly male bunny by her side, to provide her with the companionship she is desperately seeking.
Polly came into RSPCA care after being found abandoned, meanwhile.
Madison, aged three, would benefit from having a calm, confident, friendly male by her side to provide her with the companionship she is desperately seeking.
Dolly Bunton, a two-year-old Dwarf lop bunny, came into RSPCA along with several other rabbits due to concerns for their welfare.
Cracker and Pretzel have settled in well to the centre's small animals unit and have grown in confidence, showing staff and volunteers their lovable personalities.
Fluff also came into RSPCA care due to concerns for her welfare; due to her previous negative experiences in a home, Fluff now needs an experienced owner who can see past her trauma.
Dougie is just a year old, and also came into RSPCA care after there were concerns for his welfare.
Bam Bam can display conflicted behaviours towards some of our rabbits at the centre and can easily become defensive if he feels threatened, so would be better suited to a quiet household with children of secondary school age or older.
RSPCA small animal welfare expert Dominika Jagoda said: “We really need to end the misconception that they are ideal ‘starter’ pets and are somehow ‘easier’ than cats and dogs.
“They need so much more than just a hutch at the end of the garden and are very complex animals with needs for company, stimulation and exercise.
“They also have long life spans of around eight to 12 years, so are a big commitment for a family.
“When rabbits are bought on impulse - maybe as an Easter gift - an owner may not realise how complex they are to care for and what a commitment caring for rabbits can be.
“For anyone who has done their research and is certain they can provide the time, space, money and care it takes to look after a pair of rabbits then please consider adopting two of the many rescue rabbits in need of a home instead of buying them.”
RSPCA Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre manager, Vicky Williams said: “Each and every one of our rabbits are just wonderful bunnies, and we really do hope we can find forever homes for them.
“We have some pairs of rabbits who have bonded together but sadly we also have a number of single girls who are looking for their companion too.
“Rabbits are social creatures and need to be kept as a pair.
“Neutered males enjoy the company of a spayed female but sometimes, girls like Emma and Cleo find each other and become the best of buds.
“We would happily support new rabbit owners with their set-up to ensure they have a happy and healthy life within a loving home.”
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