Senior Rabbits
For Adoption
These rabbits are elderly rabbits who have been surrendered to the rescue for various reasons and will live their retirement with us in sanctuary care if they are not adopted. We understand that it is often much harder to find homes for elderly rabbits and those with additional care needs however we do also have owners that are specifically looking for an older bunny as a companion for their older bunny.
Benefits to an older rabbit:
What age do we class as a senior rabbit?
Rabbits from around 8 years old + we class as senior rabbits although this can depend also on the breed as larger breed rabbits reach older age much younger whereas smaller breed rabbits can live up to 16 years.
What additional care needs do older rabbits have?
Some older rabbits do not yet have additional care needs however at some point they will do.
Each older bunny below will have notes on whether or not they currently have additional care needs.
Benefits to an older rabbit:
- Elderly rabbits are very settled in their temperament and more relaxed and are usually less active and mobile (not always) and usually not destructive so make good indoor free roamers.
- Elderly bunnies are more straightforward to bond as they have often lived with 1 or more companion and are not interested in chasing or fighting.
- Elderly bunnies are very rewarding as they have a lot of love to give and are more dependant on their owners so the owner gets a lot back from caring for an older bunny.
What age do we class as a senior rabbit?
Rabbits from around 8 years old + we class as senior rabbits although this can depend also on the breed as larger breed rabbits reach older age much younger whereas smaller breed rabbits can live up to 16 years.
What additional care needs do older rabbits have?
Some older rabbits do not yet have additional care needs however at some point they will do.
- They often have arthritis so may need daily medication and they may have much less mobility so their set up may need adapted to include ramps and low entry litter trays.
- As they reach their last years they may become incontinent or need their bums kept clipped or cleaned as they may struggle to groom themselves.
- They may need their diet adapted. Some older rabbits may become overweight if they are less active but equally they can also lose weight easily therefore they should be weighed weekly to keep on top of their weight needs.
Each older bunny below will have notes on whether or not they currently have additional care needs.
The adoption process for these bunnies is the same for any other bunny - send us in your adoption form and we can discuss who would be the best match. Like all the bunnies here, the seniors are also fully vaccinated, neutered (we will always neuter regardless of age thanks to our top specialist vets) and have had full health and behavioural assessments. We can also help with bonding or talk you through the process.
*Please note that we will not adopt any bunny out to live on their own so they must be bonded with your rabbit/s or with another of our rabbits.*
SEND US YOUR FORM TO BBBBRESCUEANDADOPTION@GMAIL.COM
*Please note that we will not adopt any bunny out to live on their own so they must be bonded with your rabbit/s or with another of our rabbits.*
SEND US YOUR FORM TO BBBBRESCUEANDADOPTION@GMAIL.COM