Sophie's Smallies Boarding and Rescue Centre

06/02/2025

Hello everyone 👋❤️

For anyone who has boarded with me for the last year will know I've had ongoing spinal problems. Well yesterday I finally went in for my surgery to fix it!
I am understandably sore, but recovering ❤️‍🩹. I'm not able to take any more boarders in for the next few weeks. But I should be back up and running for the Easter holidays 💖

Sophie xx

25/12/2024

From my family to yours, I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year 🎊🌲

18/09/2024

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06/09/2024

Hello!
With the kids back to school and life returning to normal once again, I would just like to pop on and say a huge thank you for everyone who has chosen to board with us this summer! 💞
It has been 6 weeks of mayhem, but we have survived! It has been so lovely meeting so many new smallies and equally lovely to see my regulars returning year on year! 🐰🐹🐭

If you are able to, and haven't already, please would you be able to leave me a brief review on my page. It will mean so much to me to help find even more boarders for next year! 🌟

We have the opportunity to expand our boarding facilities in the next year or so, so keep your eyes peeled for our next post with a road map of our new adventure to come... 👀👀

Once again, thank you to all of you for recommending me, using the boarding and supporting me. You are all amazing! 🙏🏻🥰

Sophie xx

17/05/2024

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*

I have received several reports of sudden rabbit deaths in our area which led me to suspect that RVHD was becoming rife. After speaking to local vets they have received lots of similar phone calls and have now confirmed that RVHD is on the increase.

Owners are urged to have their rabbits vaccinated as soon as possible and to ensure all those who are vaccinated are up to date.

Sadly RVHD is fatal in most cases and as of yet there is no cure. Vaccinating is the only way to prevent this awful disease. Usually a rabbit will pass away with little to no symptoms within 2 days of being infected. The infection is spread extremely quickly.
Should you have 1 bun pass and have others then it is recommended to remove them from the housing and keep them totally isolated from possible sources. RVHD can live on housing, bedding, f***l and food matter for several months.

I would strongly urge that anyone planning on boarding with us is vaccinated. I would appreciate it if all vaccination cards are sent to me via a photo including the rabbits details and when they were vaccinated.

I have attached a link below for more information about the disease and information regarding vaccinations.

Many thanks, Sophie

There are two strands of RVHD and both are lethal to rabbits - Click here now to learn how to protect your rabbits.

01/05/2024

We have a lovely neutered male bun looking for a future bunwife!
He's had a crap start to life to put it bluntly and he just needs a nice settled home where he is loved and spoilt 💓

If you are looking to adopt or would like more information, please drop me a message ☺️

19/04/2024

From an aggressive and defensive solo female to a calm and collected bonded bunny 💓

Kyo (ginger), now named fudge, was surrendered due to a failed bond and she was biting her owners. After a few months with us, we realised she just wasn't settling and her behaviour was getting worse.

Along came one of our amazing supporters who have taken her in warts and all... And look at these results. She's now living alongside 2 other buns and is happy and thriving!

Sometimes behaviour can be triggered by the smallest of things, in this case she seemed to be lonely and lacking a connection with other buns. But now she gets to live out her best life 🫶

07/03/2024

One of my best friends is an amazing artist. She has commissioned loads for me over the years and check out the latest ❤️

Shameless share to send some love her way as I think she's amazing at what she does! 🐰🖌️🎨

https://www.facebook.com/share/rQf5GnLpV7QGKnB8/

A3 Mixed media Hare, watercolour, acrylic and pencil crayon. 🐰

If you would like one of your own (or something similar) please get in touch.
This medium commission would typically cost £45

10/02/2024

Good morning!

I know I promised an update regarding the rescue in my last post. Life has just been so manic and a lot is going on at home right now.

So, with the rescue I have decided to close my door for good for ALL rescues. The food bills are crippling and we are facing monthly vet bills with long term illnesses. Initially, the boarding would comfortably cover these fees but it is no longer working for us.

So unfortunately, we are no longer going to be able to take any more animals into our care. And once all current rabbits are adopted, that will be it for us from the rescue side.

I have a lot going on personally at the moment and I need to focus on myself and the boarding side of things right now.

At the moment, we have:

1 x Neutered dutch Male
1 x bonded pair of females (reserved)
1 x neutered netherland dwarf

I will be doing checks on all adoptive homes and ensuring they are going to great homes. I would also prefer that all solo buns are going to a home with another rabbit to bond with.

For anymore information on who is available, please contact me.

Thank you
Sophie

04/02/2024

Hello,
It's been a while since I have posted updates. Sadly I am still awaiting spinal surgery so I haven't had much chance to update on here!
So given it is a new year I am going to post a bit of an update around boarding with us this year. We have had to make a few changes to keep us running which I hope you will understand.

Heads up to anyone planning on booking, please get booked in ASAP. Bookings are coming in fast with a few local boarders closing their doors last year, we are having an influx of new boarders! This is absolutely amazing for us, but we would hate others to miss out on boarding. So if we do find ourselves fully booked and if we have time we are able to expand the boarding centre as all housing is build by myself and husband!

I have decided to not take deposits again this year. Sadly, prices have increased due to the rising cost of just about everything at the moment! However, we will no longer let animals leave our care until bills are settled in full. I am sadly still chasing up money from summer bills which haven't been settled. Whilst I like to think I am a very generous person, this sort of thing is crippling the boarding which is preventing us from expanding further.

Please see below the latest information around boarding with us. I will update with current rescues in another post!

Many thanks Sophie xx

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Rabbit Boarding:
This is the standard price list for rabbit boarding. Should you have more animals than in these stated prices then please contact me for a personal quote.

*Due to people not clearing their balance in a timely manner, all fees must be cleared prior to collection of the animals* If you would like to clear your balance in instalments then this is perfectly fine, providing the entire of the fee is covered before collection.

Included in our boarding fee:

Rabbits are housed in a locked brick stable block in 6 or 7ft hutches of your choice.
Hay and Straw supplied at demand throughout the stay. This is home grown with no chemical use.
They are mucked out daily including a full hutch clean twice weekly.
Time on the grass in enclosed secure runs. (Season/weather dependant.)
Social time with me, including grooming.
Collection/drop taxi service for your pets at a fee.
​Fruit and vegetables are offered twice daily. This is included in the fee.

*Regular dried pellets/food for boarders MUST be provided to minimise the risk of gut statis. Should food not be provided then an additional fee will be added to your bill to purchase some.*

**Large outdoor pens are now available throughout summer stays *NEW for 2024*. For more information regarding the sizing of these and prices then please get in touch. As we only have 3 available these will be snapped up VERY quickly! **

I am also able to offer a health check, weight check and also nail clipping. Nail clipping is free as part of your stay, but I can also provide this service year round for £5.

Prices
£40 per week for 1 rabbit
£50 per week for 2 rabbits

Guinea Pig boarding ​Information

​Included in boarding fee:
Guinea Pigs are housed in a locked brick stable block in 5, 6 or 7ft hutches of your choice. 7ft hutches are predominantly offered for 4 guinea pigs and above.
Hay and Straw supplied at demand throughout the stay.
They are mucked out daily including a full hutch clean twice weekly.
Time on the grass in enclosed secure runs. (Season/weather dependant.)
Social time with me, including grooming.
Collection/drop taxi service for your pets at a fee.
Fruit and veg is provided twice daily. This is included in the fees.

*Food for boarders must be provided to prevent the guinea pigs suffering from gut problems. Should food not be provided then an additional fee will be added to your bill to purchase some.

I am also able to offer a health check, weight check and also nail clipping.

Prices
£30 per week for 1 Guinea Pig
£35 per week for 2 Guinea Pigs

*For more than 2 guinea pigs drop me a message for a price*

Small Rodents Including:
Degu, Chinchilla, Hamster, rats, mice, gerbil. We also have a small tortoise table now available to board tortoises too.

Included in boarding smallies:
In most cases housing will be required by yourselves (please confirm prior to booking)
Hay and Straw supplied at demand throughout the stay
They have daily muck out including a full hutch clean up twice weekly
Social time with me
Collection/drop taxi service for your pets at a fee.
Dried food must be provided for your pets for the stay. Fresh fruit and veg will be offered where applicable.

*For an accurate pricing please contact me as prices will vary depending on the animals needs and requirements*

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