Rabbit Adoption Questionnaire - Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

Animal name(s) *

If your enquiry is about an animal who's not on our website, please write 'speculative enquiry' in this box'

About You

Title *

First Name *

Surname *

Email Address *

Please enter your email address carefully as we use this to communicate with you.

Confirm Email Address *

Confirm your Email by entering it again here

Mobile Telephone *

Please enter your phone number correctly to ensure we can make contact.

Home Telephone

Address 1 *

Address 2

Address 3

City / Town *

County *

Postcode *

I will bring a form of identification to OAS prior to adoption. *

Agree

Disagree

Acceptable forms of ID include; driving licence, passport or utility bill dated within the past 2 months. Only one of these is required but must bear the name and address of the adopter (i.e. where the animal will be living). Your ID need only be shown to an OAS official but will NOT be copied or kept on any of our systems.

Have you owned a rabbit before? *

As a child

As an adult

No

If you owned a rabbit before, what happened to your rabbit?

Why do you want a rabbit? *

When are you looking to take the pet(s) home?

This is not the date for an appointment.

Do you understand that because rabbits are a prey species, they do not enjoy being picked up? *

Yes

No

Can you care for the rabbit(s) for the next 10 years? *

Yes

No

Are you able to take on a rabbit that has extra veterinary costs due to a medical condition? *

Yes

No

Do you intend to take out insurance for your rabbit(s)? *

Yes

No

Have you, or anyone in your immediate family, ever been convicted of abusing or being cruel to an animal? *

Yes

No

About Your Home

Is your home a *

House

Bungalow

Flat

OtherOther

Is your home *

Owned

Rented

OtherOther

Do you have a garden? *

Yes

No

Communal Space

Is the garden fully enclosed? *

Yes

No

I plan to enclose it fully

Your Home Environment

Who lives in the home? *

Please state all adults and children and the children's ages

Do children visit the home? How old are they and how often?

Please state all child visit frequencies and the children's ages

If you own other rabbits? Please state genders and types:

Is your current rabbit neutered?

Yes

No

Is your current rabbit vaccinated against Myxo/RHD?

Yes

No

Is your current rabbit vaccinated against RHD2?

Yes

No

If you are adopting a single rabbit to be paired with your existing rabbit or rabbits, do you have experience with bonding?

Yes

No

N/A

Are you planning any of the following *

Are any members of your family allergic to rabbits? *

Yes

No

Your Animal Preferences

What age of rabbit are you looking for? *

Tick all that apply

What type of rabbit are you looking for? *

Tick all that apply

Your Rabbit Accommodation

IMPORTANT: We will only rehome rabbits to owners whose accommodation meets the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS set out by the Rabbit Welfare Association. CLICK THE LINK BELOW to see these requirements. Please DO NOT complete this form if you do not currently meet these standards unless you have/want indoor rabbits and they have the required space indoors. We can advise you as to how best to meet these standards if you are willing to learn more about the appropriate care. Please email info@oascharity.org.uk.

Minimum Requirements

What is your accommodation size in metres? You MUST upload a video or photos of your set-up below. *

Just to be clear, the minimum space we recommend refers to the ground space available (3 x 2 metres) in the main enclosure. The upper floor of a two-storey hutch does NOT count towards the footprint. Similarly, whilst raised platforms, tunnels and other connected areas are great for enrichment and are actively encouraged, they do not count towards the footprint, they are a nice bonus.

Will your rabbits confined to their hutch overnight? *

Yes

No, they have access to their hutch and run at all times

A HUTCH SHOULD NEVER BE THE SOLE OR MAIN ACCOMMODATION FOR RABBITS.

Will the rabbit have supervised free roaming time? *

Yes, please state hoursYes, please state hours

No

Is your outdoor accommodation predator proof? *

Yes

No

Important points to consider

Rabbits are often bought as first pets for children who get bored and lose interest. Many rabbits are kept in poor accommodation and suffer because owners misunderstand their needs. Listed below are the most common reasons people give up their rabbits. Please read through each reason and give your views on each statement:

Rabbits do not make suitable pets for children, but they do make wonderful family pets. Rabbits can't vocalise when they are suffering or in distress. For these reasons, parents need to be responsible for their care, for cleaning out their environment and feeding them. Parents must want rabbits as much as their children and take FULL responsibility for their welfare. *

Agree

Disagree

If you need to buy new accommodation for your rabbits, it is likely to cost around £300+. Can you afford this? *

Yes

No

I already have accommodation that meets minimum standards

Are you aware that rabbits need a balanced diet of pellets, high quality hay and fresh vegetables every day, to ensure they remain healthy? For a pair of rabbits, this costs around £25 a week. Can you afford this? *

Yes

No

By submitting your adoption application, you are agreeing to our disclaimer and terms and conditions detailed here.

Please upload photos and/or videos of your rabbit accommodation / set-up

Maximum file size: 10MB