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…
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 For too long, rabbits have been the forgotten victims of weak laws and outdated welfare standards.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 Too many suffer due to neglect, unlicensed breeding, and outdated laws—this must change!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…
Did you know that commercial rabbit breeding in the UK is largely unregulated? This is because the current lack of regulation leads directly to poor rabbit welfare standards. Therefore, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F) has launched a crucial campaign to change this. They need your voice now. In short, it’s time to write…
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…
