Rabbit Welfare Campaigns and Petitions | Hop to Save Rabbits
At Hop to Save Rabbits, we run rabbit welfare campaigns and petitions to protect rabbits and inspire change worldwide. Our goal is simple: to make the lives of rabbits safer and happier through public support and legal action.
Our mission is to protect rabbits by leading effective rabbit welfare campaigns and petitions that push for stronger laws and better welfare standards.
The success of these rabbit welfare campaigns depends on members of the public and animal charities working together. By signing and sharing petitions, you help inspire change and give rabbits a voice.
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Sharing helps others learn about the petition who might not know it exists. As a result, petitions get more support, which increases the chance of change.
Current Petitions
United Kingdom Rabbit Welfare Petitions
Amend legislation to ensure rabbit breeders require the same licensing as dog breeders
Initiated by: The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: The Association wants rabbit breeding included in the Animal Welfare Licensing Regulations (England) 2018. They aim to ensure rabbit breeders meet welfare standards, are inspected, and give proper care. They also want buyers informed about the sex of rabbits to prevent accidental litters.
Prohibit Easter Events Involving Rabbits and Other Small Animals in Public Spaces
Initiated by: Lauren Proud
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Events like “Breakfast with Bunnies” stress rabbits with loud noises and crowds. The petition urges a ban on public Easter events involving rabbits to prevent abandonment and suffering.
Prohibit Easter Events Involving Rabbits and Other Small Animals in Public Spaces
Prohibit Rabbit Shows Nationwide
Initiated by: Alec Bond
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Rabbit shows can be cruel, with stressful conditions, inhumane breeding, and mishandling. This petition urges lawmakers to ban competitive rabbit shows to protect rabbits.
Prohibit Rabbit Shows Nationwide
Protect Hares and Their Young During Breeding Season
Initiated by: Chloe Dalton
Open to: UK residents
Petition brief: Calls for a legally enforced close season for hares in England and Wales to protect them during February 1st – September 30th.
Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season – Petitions
Stop Pets at Home from Selling Live Rabbits
Initiated by: Rescue not Retail
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Pets at Home sells live rabbits despite rescue centers being full. The petition urges an end to live animal sales and better support for rescues.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/pets-at-home-stop-selling-animals
Make Catapult Possession in Public a Criminal Offence
Initiated by: Christopher Smith
Open to: UK residents only
Petition brief: Current law requires police to prove intent or use of a catapult to cause harm. This petition calls for a legal change to make public possession of a catapult an absolute offence—similar to air rifles—unless there is lawful defence. The aim is to curb rising attacks on people, animals, and wildlife by strengthening police powers.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744237
Global Campaigns for Rabbits
Spain
Initiated by: AnimaNaturalis Internacional
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Raises awareness of inhumane rabbit farming in Spain, high mortality rates, and calls for legislative reforms.
https://www.farmedanimals.org/rabbits
France
Initiated by: L214
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Exposes overcrowding and suffering of rabbits in intensive farms. Calls on Auchan to exclude such farms from labels and urges EU action.
Mexico
Initiated by: Animal Equality
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Highlights the inhumane treatment of rabbits in slaughterhouses. Encourages adoption of plant-based diets and an end to rabbit meat production.
Carne de Conejo | Igualdad Animal México
United States Rabbit Welfare Petitions
Initiated by: rabbit.org
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Rabbits are often sourced from abusive farms. The petition urges Petland to stop selling live rabbits and adopt ethical practices.
Initiated by: Hoppy Hearts SC Rabbit Rescue in South Carolina
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Highlights neglect and abandonment of rabbits. Calls for legislation to restrict sales, improve welfare, and raise awareness.
Petition · Protect Rabbits in SC! Hop To Change: Zip’s Mission – United States · Change.org
Initiated by: Voice for Rabbits – Linda Sue
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Calls for prosecution and closure after severe cruelty, neglect, and misuse of nonprofit funds.
Initiated by: H C
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Protects Bunny Lu Adoptions from closure, ensuring continued rescue and rehoming of rabbits.
Help Bunny Lu Continue Their Lifesaving Rabbit Rescue Mission
South Africa – Hop to Save Rabbits Petition
Open to: Worldwide
Petition brief: Urges the South African government to reject regulations legalising commercial rabbit slaughter, highlighting cruelty and unsafe conditions.
Please share and sign these petitions.
A big thank you to the individuals who took the time to raise these important petitions!
So you want to be starting something; thinking of raising your own petition for a country not listed in our section, then email us at info@hoptosaverabbits.org and we can promote your petition.