Hop to Save Rabbits – Petition Premature Ending

A mother rabbit stares through the bars of her cage, her body worn from litter after litter. Her babies press against her, warm and fragile, unaware of the fate that awaits them. Tell her it will be OK. Tell her that her babies will be fine. But it’s a lie. Because Easter is coming. And…

Rabbit abandonment is a significant and growing welfare crisis across the UK. While the tireless work of rescue centres remains vital, long-term success depends on a “prevention-first” approach that addresses why rabbits are being abandoned in the first place. This report by Hop to Save Rabbits outlines the severe risks faced by abandoned domestic pets…

A mother rabbit nestles her babies close, her tiny heart beating fast. She doesn’t know what their future holds—but we do. And today, we promise her and her family a life of safety, love, and protection. For too long, rabbits have been the forgotten victims of weak laws and outdated welfare standards. They have suffered…

At Hop to Save Rabbits, we proudly stand in solidarity with RWAF in the fight for stronger rabbit welfare laws. Rabbits are loving, intelligent companions—just like dogs—yet they don’t have the same legal protections. Too many suffer due to neglect, unlicensed breeding, and outdated laws—this must change! 📢 We’ve shared an important article on LinkedIn—check…

Dedicated to Sandy, 15 August 2019 – 17 March 2026, with love. I was honoured to speak at VARC 2026 on rabbits in law and policy. This presentation examined how rabbits continue to disappear between legal and policy categories, and why that leads to weaker protection across systems ranging from the meat trade to military…