Rabbit Rescue Crisis
*** DESPERATE PLEA FOR HELP *** We are in the midst of a worldwide rescue crisis. Every week, we are turning away around 50 animals due...
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Adoption
We have lots of lovely bunnies and guinea pigs looking for new homes. All of our animals deserve a second chance and a family to call their own. Our rabbits are health checked, neutered and vaccinated before they leave us and we offer life-long support should you need it. If you have space in your home for a couple of extra residents, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We have bunnies and guinea pigs of all shapes and sizes so hopefully have the right match for your family!
Pet Services
To help fund the rescue, we offer boarding for small animals (e.g. rabbits and guinea pigs) while you go on holiday. All animals are kept in minimum 6ft hutches overnight with access to runs on grass in a secure paddock during the day. We also offer various dog walking and pet sitting services. We can easily adapt our care to suit your pet's needs and are happy to give medication, etc. Our boarding spaces fill up fast - particularly in school holidays - so please get in touch soon! Please visit www.furlockholmes-services.co.uk to find out more about our second business and how it fundraises for the rescue.
Animal Visits
We take our specially-trained team of rabbits and guinea pigs (and occasionally ponies, ferrets, bantam chickens, snails and more) into nursing homes, schools and other residential/day care places. During an animal visit session, participants are able to have a small animal on their lap for handling. They are encouraged to interact with the animal and groom/feed/talk to the animal and we find this is incredibly beneficial for all participants. As well as this, we offer educational visits to schools and groups.
We are looking for homes...
Coming up...
Volunteers Needed!
We are urgently looking for volunteers to help with animal care and admin roles. If you have any free time, please get in touch for a chat! Please send an email to volunteer@furlockholmes.uk if you are interested in helping. Thank you!
Welcome to Furlock Holmes
Based in Whitchurch, Hampshire, Furlock Holmes (registered charity number 1179572) is one of the largest rabbit, cat and small animal rescue centres in the county. With the dedication of volunteers and the support of people in the area, our work is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming domestic animals and we strive to inspire and educate others to improve the lives of animals worldwide. We are run by a board of trustees as well as a team of volunteers who are all dedicated to our animal welfare ethos. We aim to make immediate and lasting changes to animals in need and work with local vets and organisations to do so. Join us in our fight by learning more about our mission and supporting our cause.
Adoption
Every year, there are over 67,000 rabbits handed into rescue centres across the UK and Furlock Holmes alone takes in around 200 rabbits, 150 guinea pigs and 30 cats annually. While some of these animals sadly require ongoing treatment and remain in the sanctuary, the majority, once rehabilitated, neutered and vaccinated (where applicable), are desperately searching for their forever families. We offer extensive viewing opportunities to find the right pet for you, and also offer life-long support once you get your new family-member home. To prevent impulsive decisions, we have carefully put together a thorough adoption procedure and we appreciate your patience with this process. Can you give any of our animals a second chance at a happy, healthy life?
Pet Services
To help fund the rescue, we offer boarding for small animals (e.g. rabbits and guinea pigs) while you go on holiday. All animals are housed in minimum 6ft hutches overnight with access to runs on grass in a secure paddock during the day. We also offer various dog walking and pet sitting services. We can easily adapt our care to suit your pet's needs and are happy to give medication, etc. We offer a variety of walk lengths and can either take your dog on a solo walk, or they can join our group walks and socialise with other dogs. We also offer pet sitting and can stay in your home while you are away, or visit your pet on a daily/twice daily basis. Our boarding spaces fill up fast - particularly in school holidays - so please get in touch soon!
Education
Furlock Holmes believes in a world where the lives of animals are respected and where they are free from cruelty and suffering. We aim to bring people together in order to create the important changes needed to protect animals. We fight animal cruelty and protect animal rights through our advocacy, education and rescue efforts. We are always keen to educate pet owners of the importance of animal welfare, with a focus on rabbits in particular. We hope our website will provide people with the information needed to make the right decisions regarding care, housing, det, companionship, health, vaccinations and neutering.
We are looking for homes...
Coming up...
Adoption Day
Sunday 18th Sept 2022
Our monthly Adoption Days are a chance for potential adopters to come and view the animals. Please ensure you have booked an appointment beforehand!
Microchipping & Nail Clipping Day
Sunday 18th Sept 2022
Join us for our microchipping and nail clipping clinic. Microchipping will be £8 - £10 per animal and nail clipping will be £2.50 - £5 per animal.
Volunteer Open Day
Sunday 9th Oct 2022
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