One Voice for Animals Uk campaigns
January to June 2021.
A better life for Rabbits and Rodents
One Voice for Animals UK, in collaboration with Rabbit Welfare & Rescue organisations from across the UK, is seeking to improve the lives of Rabbits & Rodents. These treasured pets often live lonely lives in cramped conditions because our pet shops & retailers don't sell suitable accommodation & don't give the right advice.
We want to change that!
Rabbits - How you can help.
If you or someone you know is thinking about getting a pair of rabbits, here are our top tips.
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Calculate the cost.
Rabbits can live for up to ten years & have complex health & housing requirements - lifetime costs for a pair of rabbits are approx. £16,000. Source RSPCA
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Adopt don't shop.
Many rabbits are bred in very poor conditions - don't support the trade, instead find a local rescue centre.
We recommend the following sites to help find your nearest trusted rehoming centre:
http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/
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Rehome in pairs
Rabbits are not happy alone - they need another bunny friend. But don't mix with Guinea pigs - they have different diets, communicate in different ways and the Guinea pig might get bullied.
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A hutch is NOT enough
Rabbits need a MINIMUM area of 10ft x 6 ft x 3ft / 3m x 2m x 1m at all times - and part of that should be a 6ft shelter.
Read more from Rabbit Welfare Association on how to keep your bunnies happy HERE
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What to feed your Rabbits?
Advice from the PDSA HERE
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Enrichment and Behaviour
Advice from the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund HERE
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If you already have happy rabbits - or if you just want to help rabbits everywhere - here are more ways to help.
Sign the petitions
Ban Harmful hutches
Write to your pet shop/retailer
List of Retailers to contact HERE
Write to your MP/MSP
Email Template for phone users HERE
Tweet your MP
Report an online advert
If you are concerned about an advertisement selling pets online, or about a breeder you think may not be registered, or if you have been the victim of fraud. You can make a report here
https://paag.org.uk/report-an-advert/
Useful Links
http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk
https://www.gov.scot/publications/pet-rabbit-welfare-guidance
https://rabbitsrequirerights.com/