Adoption Process
Cats & Kittens
We do ask a minimum donation of £90 for each cat or kitten. After the initial chat a virtual home visit will be required. All our cats are neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped, flea and worm treated. If the kitten is not old enough we will issue a voucher for them to be neutered at one of our vets.
We do not rehome a cat or kitten to live indoors only, unless the cat has made the decision itself, or has a medical condition. For the safety of the cats/kittens we do not rehome cats or kittens to live near busy roads, so a safe environment for them to be able to go out is necessary.
We do rehome to families and with dogs as long as the cat/kitten is OK with them..
Rabbits
We do ask a minimum donation of £60 for each rabbit. They are all Neutered and vaccinated prior to adoption, and Vaccinations will have to then be kept up annually.
Rabbit husbandry has come along way in recent years, to which keeping them locked in just a hutch without permanent access to a suitable run, is classed as no longer acceptable, or humane.
With this in mind, we always ask that these needs are met, and request proof of an adequate setup.
Before making any decisions about adopting rabbits, please read the information in this link: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/think-you-want-a-rabbit/ A hutch alone is not enough! There are lots of ideas and information, to give inspiration available that shows how you can make rabbit friendly accommodation from your shed, or set up a hutch and run system in your garden, allowing them the space they need.
The Minimum HUTCH size required is 6ft x 2ft x 2ft (A hutch is only a shelter!) with a The Minimum RUN size of 10ft x 6ft x 3ft high (3m x 2m x 1m) permanently attached and secured for 24/7 access… Garden time is always welcomed as a bonus.
For information on indoor buns, please Refer to this link:
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/indoor-housing/
This is put in place for the rabbits health and well being, caged Rabbits can develop skeletal problems, sores and are often overweight. Their natural lifestyle includes a lot of running, hopping, jumping and digging. They need to be able to do all of these things to live a happy healthy life.
For the RWAF guides on all aspects of caring for your cuddly companions, please refer to: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/our-whole-ethos
We only rehome single rabbits to be bonded with at least one other rabbit, due to their welfare needs. And we only encourage bonds of the opposite sexes.
Advice is always at hand for any concerns or queries you may have, please feel free to contact us to discuss.
New to rabbits?
Please read the information in this link so you have more understanding on what is involved with owning a rabbit:
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/think-you-want-a-rabbit/
WE WILL ONLY REHOME A SINGLE RABBIT, TO BE BONDED TO AN EXISTING RABBIT OF THE OPPOSITE SEX.
Bonding same sex rabbits, although not impossible, would be more of a lengthy complex process, and usually harder to do.
It is one of their 5 welfare needs, that they should always live with at least one other of their own species.
Please refer to these links for more information.