{"id":266,"date":"2025-10-04T20:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/?p=266"},"modified":"2025-10-04T20:59:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:59:43","slug":"rabbit-breeding-licensing-mp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/?p=266","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udce2 Be OUR Voice: Demand Better Legislation for Rabbits \u2013 Write to Your MP Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that commercial <strong>rabbit breeding<\/strong> in the UK is largely unregulated? <strong>This is because<\/strong> the current lack of regulation leads directly to poor <strong>rabbit welfare<\/strong> standards. <strong>Therefore<\/strong>, the <strong>Rabbit Welfare Association &amp; Fund (RWA&amp;F)<\/strong> has launched a crucial campaign to change this. They need your voice now. <strong>In short<\/strong>, it&#8217;s time to <strong>write to your MP<\/strong> and call for immediate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Licensing for <strong>Rabbit Breeding<\/strong> Essential for <strong>Rabbit Welfare<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlicenced breeding operations often <strong>prioritise<\/strong> profit over animal well-being. <strong>Firstly<\/strong>, this results in poor conditions, early separation from mothers, and health problems for countless rabbits. The RWA&amp;F campaign aims to introduce mandatory <strong>rabbit breeding licensing<\/strong> and oversight. <strong>In addition<\/strong>, this will ensure all commercial breeders meet rigorous <strong>welfare standards<\/strong>. This single piece of new <strong>legislation for rabbits<\/strong> would dramatically improve the lives of one of the UK&#8217;s most popular pets..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hop Into Action:<\/strong> Your 3-Step Guide to Contacting Your <strong>Local MP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RWA&amp;F has made it incredibly easy for you to support this vital cause. Taking just a few minutes of your time can make a monumental difference for <strong>rabbit welfare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Find Your MP and Campaign Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>RWA&amp;F<\/strong> has provided everything you need, including a <strong>letter template<\/strong> that you can use or adapt with your own concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find all campaign resources<\/strong> (including the template and a link to find your MP&#8217;s name and email) on the official RWA&amp;F webpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk\/better-legislation-for-rabbits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk\/better-legislation-for-rabbits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once on the page, <strong>scroll to the section titled &#8216;How can YOU help?&#8217;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Customise Your Letter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the template is provided, <strong>personalising<\/strong> your message makes a stronger impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you choose to keep the final paragraph of the template letter, remember that you must <strong>attach the additional information and the Post Implementation Review 2024<\/strong> to which it refers. Look for <strong>Step 2 of &#8216;How can YOU help?&#8217;<\/strong> on the campaign page for these documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Send Your Message!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Email your MP with your <strong>personalised<\/strong> (or template) letter and attachments, urging them to support the initiative to get <strong>rabbit breeding licensed<\/strong>. You can also keep up with the latest campaign news via the RWA&amp;F Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t Forget to Share!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a collective effort! Every letter counts, so please <strong>ask friends and family to write to their MP too<\/strong>. Share this post on social media to spread the word about the need for <strong>better legislation for rabbits<\/strong> and help the RWA&amp;F secure a <strong>licensing<\/strong> system that guarantees better lives for these wonderful animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s ensure every rabbit in the UK is protected by strong <strong>welfare<\/strong> standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/05-2024-02-154129-IMG_5077-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/05-2024-02-154129-IMG_5077-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/05-2024-02-154129-IMG_5077-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/05-2024-02-154129-IMG_5077-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/05-2024-02-154129-IMG_5077-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hoptosaverabbits.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/05-2024-02-154129-IMG_5077-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &amp; Fund (RWA&amp;F) has launched a crucial campaign to change this. They need your voice now. In short, it&#8217;s time to write [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":268,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Urgent: Write to Your MP for Rabbit Breeding Licensing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rabbit breeding licensing is urgent for welfare. Demand better legislation! 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