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Foster for us

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Our foster carers are the backbone of what we do. These volunteers, who live across the country, provide rabbits who have usually never known kindness, safety, and care, with their first experience of what it feels like to be loved. They often see a lot of firsts for these rabbits - the first binky, the first flop, the first moment of trusting a human. And that's what makes the role so important and rewarding. Of course, sometimes it's tough. From out of hours vet trips, to post-neuter syringe feeding, we know that fostering really takes a special kind of person.

 

If you'd be interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you.

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Some things we ask for:

  • As close to 60 square foot of space as ppssible. This is in line with RWAF guidelines.

  • For outside foster set ups, we ask that the enclosures are fully predator proof, using 16-gauge mesh with a small aperture to keep rabbits safe.

  • Access to a rabbit-savvy vet, and a willingness to travel to both routine and emergency appointments.

  • A space completely separate and away from your own rabbits for quarantine purposes, and willingness to carry out the correct hygiene measures to keep everyone safe

  • A good working knowledge of rabbit welfare and care, or a willingness to learn and take advice.

 

Bunny Angels provides:

  • All costs of veterinary treatment, including vaccination, neutering, and emergency vet care.

  • A supportive group chat with our team and other foster carers, where you can seek advice and chat with like-minded people.

  • Discount on our merchandise and products from selected rabbit-related retailers.

  • Holiday cover for when you go away.

Different types of foster carers

Emergency Fosters (approx. 1-3 night stays)

Occasionally we need a safe space for a rabbit for a night or two, while we organize the transport to get them to safety.

Short-term Foster Carers (1-4 week stays)

Not so often, but sometimes we need somewhere a rabbit can hunker down until a space becomes available.

Long Term Foster Carers (approx 6-9 months)

The most common type of foster placement at present. As rehoming continues to be slow, and rescue space hard to come by, often our foster rabbits are with their foster guardians for months rather than weeks.

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