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 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...
Your generosity and kindness allows us to continue our work
Thank you!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"We adopted Jasmine from Furlock over a year ago now as a friend for the boy we already had. Eleanor was really helpful with everything we needed to know, and with helping us find a bunny that Dude would get on with, was the right age, and would be happy as an indoor rabbit. She also bonded them for us over a few nights, which we really appreciated as we were worried about doing it ourselves! Jasmine was neutered and fully vaccinated when we got her, and was really healthy and happy. Would definitely adopt from her in the future and highly recommend them!"
— Sarah (adopted Jasmine), May 2020
Coming up...
COVID-19 Update...
*** LAST UPDATED 15/05/2021 ***
Following the Government Guidance, we are doing everything we can to protect our staff during these unprecedented times as their safety, along with the welfare of the animals in our care, remain our priority. Therefore, things will be done slightly different and will be virtual where possible. We regret to have to close to general visitors and we are sad not to be able to see all of our fantastic friends and supporters, but it is important for everyone to stay safe.
Please Note:
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We will always be open to emergencies and urgent cases. Please get in touch ASAP if you feel an animal is suffering.
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We will be closing the comings and goings of our ferret department for the time being due to the vulnerability of ferrets to COVID-19.
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We are relying on essential staff only so please be patient when awaiting a response.
Due to the current inability to hold fundraising events, we are more dependent on donations than ever before. All donations are very much appreciated.
I would like to surrender an animal - can I still do this?
Yes, we are still open to take in animals. We are, however, prioritising urgent cases where an animal's welfare is at risk. If you need to surrender an animal, please visit www.furlockholmes.co.uk/surrender and complete our Surrender Application Form. We regret that we can not allow you to enter the barn when you drop off your pet, but will ask you to leave your pet in a suitable carrier outside the barn. We will then come out and take your pet into their new housing and return your carrier to your car outside. As you cannot see our facilities in person, we are happy to send photos where possible.
Are you still open to the public?
Unfortunately, we are currently closed to the public and we are not accepting visitors. For the dropping off and collection of animals, we ask that you make an appointment and stick to that time to ensure only one family is here at a time. You can still keep up with our news via our Facebook page and blog.
I'd like to adopt an animal - can I still do this?
Following the latest guidance, you are now able to come and view the animals. We will, however, be doing things slightly differently. We ask that you first complete our Adoption Application Form and await our response. We will then ask a few further questions to complete the homecheck. We will probably also ask for a video or photos of your accommodation for the animal. We may alternatively do this via a live Zoom call. Once you have completed the homecheck, we will invite you to come and meet the animals and complete the adoption.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking to bond your rabbit/guinea pig, this can continue to go ahead if there is a welfare need. We will, however, only be able to do the bonding here and will require you to drop your pet off with us (socially-distanced) and leave them with us for a short period.
Are you still selling hay, bedding, litter, etc?
Yes, we are continuing to sell our normal products. Please place an order and let us know a good collection time. We will then prepare the items and leave them in a sheltered space outside for you to collect.
I am struggling to get hold of you - what is the best way to get in touch?
Due to only essential staff and volunteers being able to work at the moment, the care of the animals is our utmost priority and replies to emails, phone calls and social media will be delayed. We are working on a way of getting some admin volunteers to work from home, but this is currently a work in progress! We are rarely in the office with the phone during the day, so please email where possible.
What is happening regarding the Private Tour Experiences?
We are excited to be offering private tours again from 17th May onwards. If you had a tour booked for January and have not yet heard from us, please get in touch. We are offering a choice of a refund or to reschedule for later in the year.
Are you still looking for volunteers?
Yes, we are always looking for volunteers. We are, however, only accepting adult volunteers at the moment and no more than two volunteers may be at the rescue at a time. We are keen to find volunteers willing to do various admin tasks from home to minimise the need for people at the rescue. We regret that, due to the number of adults required on site, we cannot accept any more volunteers under 18 until lockdown eases when our minimum age will return to 11 years.
Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding during these unprecedented times, and we hope to be welcoming you all back soon. In the meantime, keep safe and enjoy the extra time with your furries.
From all at Furlock Holmes