Hop to Save Rabbits - law reform for rabbits and hares
We’ve submitted our evidence-based response to Ireland’s Animal Welfare Strategy 2026–2030 consultation (2 Jan 2026).
It calls for species-specific protections for rabbits and hares, closing legal gaps across pets, farming, wildlife management, rehabilitation and labs — and makes a reasoned case for ending rabbit meat farming and trade.
On 27 September, campaigners gathered for a peaceful Pets at Home protest at Castle Marina, Nottingham. Protesters held signs saying “Stop Selling Animals” and “Adopt Don’t Shop” to call for the chain to end live animal sales. The Pets at Home protest at Castle Marina highlighted a national problem. Despite a rescue crisis, with over…
Hop to Save Rabbits strongly condemns the recent act of cruelty against a rabbit on Ōkunoshima, also known as Japan’s “Rabbit Island.” The incident, in which a man was arrested for kicking a defenseless rabbit, highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for these animals. As an organization dedicated to rabbit welfare, we call for…
Introduction Picture this: a fluffy, twitchy-nosed rabbit, hopping around in a meadow, with not a care in the world. Now, imagine that same rabbit on your dinner plate. Quite the stark contrast, isn’t it? While rabbit meat has been a dietary staple for centuries, there’s a growing movement advocating for its ban. But why ban…
Hop to Save Rabbits strongly opposes the genetic modification of rabbits for commercial, artistic, or experimental purposes. The recent Wired article, Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit, highlights the troubling trend of gene editing animals, which raises serious ethical, welfare, and abandonment concerns. We echo the concerns outlined by Rabbit.org Foundation in their…
Introduction The deliberate use of catapults to target animals—known as catapult attacks on animals—is a growing welfare crisis in the UK. These acts cause unnecessary suffering, injury, and death, breaching national animal cruelty laws. Weapon-linked attacks on animals have risen sharply, with a reported 23% increase in 2023 compared to the previous year. While catapult…
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