Buccaneer
- Species: Rabbit
- Breed: English Spot
- Details: 1 year and 6 months - Female - Neutered
Meet Buccaneer
- Confident
- Curious
- Friendly
Meet Buccaneer! She is a fairly confident girl who is looking for a new friend to explore and forage with.
Buccaneer enjoys the company of humans and will happily accept head strokes. She can be a little nervous around fast movements as most rabbits are, but food is the way to her heart. She especially enjoys kale and coriander. Buccaneer loves to spend her afternoons resting in her cardboard box and is looking for the perfect companion to snuggle with. This curious bunny also loves to have lots of enrichment including chairs and tables to help keep her back legs nice and strong. She especially loves her dig tray and will spend a lot of her time busy in the soil.
Buccaneer shouldn’t take too long to settle into her new home, and she will be showing you her wonderful personality in no time!
Companion required
This rabbit needs a companion.
A social species, rabbits need to live with other rabbits to thrive.They feel safe and happy in pairs or groups and find comfort in companionship. Rabbits can be housed in neutered same-sex or mixed sex-pairs, or groups.
Accommodation requirements
Rabbits are most active at dawn and dusk, and in the wild they have plenty of space to move freely at any hour. Pet rabbits need room to hop at speed, stretch to their full height and length, and dig, forage and graze whenever they like.
A pair of small to medium-sized rabbits need 24-hour access to a floor space of at least 3m x 2m, with a height of at least 1m. This is roughly the size of two king-size mattresses placed together, and about as tall as a door handle.
The image below gives you an idea of how much space a pair of rabbits need.
Aviary with hutch inside, dig tray, platforms, hiding spaces, a tunnel and lots of hay.
Information for Rabbit adopters
Are rabbits the right pet for me?
Are rabbits the right pet for me?
Rabbits are wonderful companions, but they’re often misunderstood as low-maintenance pets. The truth is, they’re not!
Here are a few things to think about before you apply:
- Rabbits live for around 8-12 years, so adopting them is a long-term commitment.
- They need significant space – a minimum of 3m x 2m with a height of 1m, 24 hours a day.
- They need to live with at least one other rabbit.
- A pair costs around £80 a month to care for.
- They need regular vaccinations and are prone to certain health conditions that can be costly to treat.
Not sure if rabbits are the right pet for you? Our guide to choosing the right small pet species is a great place to start.
How much does it cost to adopt rabbits from Woodgreen?
How much does it cost to adopt rabbits from Woodgreen?
Our adoption fees are:
- Single rabbit (to be mixed with your existing rabbit/s) — £44
- Pair of rabbits — £66
- Trio of rabbits — £88
If you use our onsite mixing service, we ask for a donation of your choice on top of the adoption fee, if the mix is successful.
I’m looking for a friend for my rabbit. Can you help?
I’m looking for a friend for my rabbit. Can you help?
Mixing at home
If you’d like to handle the introductions yourself, our behaviour and training specialists can provide free expert guidance throughout the whole process. From choosing the right mixing method to knowing behaviours to watch for, and how to move forward if things go well – they’ll be with you every step of the way.
Book a call with one of our behavioural and training specialists.
Mixing at our centre in Godmanchester
If you’d prefer to leave it to us, our specialists will handle the introductions at our centre. Once your setup has been approved, we’ll add you to our waiting list and be in touch when we have a suitable match. On the day, you’ll need to bring your rabbit/s to us, and we’ll carry out a quick health check before getting started. You’ll be kept updated throughout the process. We may need more than one session to find the right match. We’ll ask that your rabbit is vaccinated and neutered and we’ll need to see proof of this from your vet.
If a pairing doesn’t work out, we’ll help you find another potential companion. Find out more about our mixing service.
How long does the adoption process take?
How long does the adoption process take?
Once you’ve submitted your application, we aim to get back to you within two working days. This may be a little longer during busy periods.
From there, timelines can vary depending on your setup approval. If you’re using our onsite mixing service, the number of bonding sessions to find the right match will also be a factor.
It’s worth starting your application as soon as you’re ready to begin the process.
Interested in adopting a small pet?
Ready to get started? We always start with our pets’ individual needs, which is why we need to find out a bit more about you first.