Pet Life Magazine, New Zealand Pet Life Magazine Issue 4 Spring 2017 | Page 23
space than others.
The best option is to have your
rabbits free range in a securely
fenced backyard, or free range in
your home. Another great option
is to attach a permanent run to an
existing hutch so your rabbit al-
ways has the freedom to exercise
whenever it wishes!
The rescue endeavours to rehome
rabbits in pairs, unless of course
they are going to be a companion
to an existing rabbit. It’s not fair
to keep a rabbit all on its own as
they are very social creatures
and thrive with their own kind for
company.
If you are adopting a rabbit as a
companion for your existing rabbit
then you will need to bring them
out to have a meet and greet with
any rabbit you would like to adopt.
This is to ensure they will get
along, and the rescue happily gives
advice on how to bond rabbits.
Rabbits can live until they are 10-
12 years. You need to be ready to
care for your rabbit for this long.
This includes annual health checks
and vaccinations.
The adoption fee is $80 for one
rabbit or $140 for a pair. This
money goes towards the cost of
desexing, vaccinations and other
veterinary costs while in care.
When adopting a rabbit you will be
given a care guide and receive
continued support from Rabbit
Rescue should you have any que-
ries or questions. Rabbits often
start off with a ‘trial adoption’ to
ensure everything runs smoothly.
If for some reason an adopted
rabbit needs to be rehomed, there
is an agreement that states the
rabbit MUST come back into the
care of Wellington Rabbit Rescue.
This means it can ensure any rab-
bits that come through the shelter
have a safe and happy home for
life.
You can see more about Wellington
Rabbit Rescue at
www.wellingtonrabbitrescue.org
If you are able to help by giving
a donation please check out the
Givealittle page
www.givealittle.co.nz/org/welling-
tonrabbitrescue
Contact Wellington Rabbit Rescue
via
[email protected]
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