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Welcome to Furlock Holmes Animal Rescue, Registered Charity Number 1179572.

12/10/2024

*** FOR ADOPTION ***

Crackle and Pop are teeny tiny Netherland Dwarf brothers, both under 1kg! 🥹

They are confident, friendly and enjoy being around people. Despite their small size, they are looking for a home with lots of space to explore and a warm bed to stay cosy in the winter ❄️

If you have space in your family for a pair of gorgeous boys, please do get in touch 🐇

21/09/2024

*** FOR ADOPTION ***

We have four gorgeous pairs of rabbits ready and waiting for their new homes 🏡

🐾 Crackle and Pop are teeny tiny Netherland Dwarf boys with so much love to give. They're 3 years old, friendly and enjoy being around people.

🐾 Rupert and Clive are the last 2 of our 10 giants from a large rescue. These boys need a lot of space to explore, but will happily hop over to you for food.

🐾 Edgar and Allan are the result of an out-of-control backyard breeder. They can be shy at first, but soon become more friendly once they know you. They are coming up to a year old.

🐾 Gusty and Eunice are forever overlooked due to being white with blue eyes. However, once you meet these two, you're guaranteed to fall in love! Both girls are confident and friendly. They could be bonded to another rabbit.

If you're interested in any of our lovely pairs, please do get in touch. Minimum requirements and adoption criteria apply.

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26/07/2024

🎉 Noddy has been adopted! 🎉

Naughty Noddy has spent this week bonding with the beautiful Bueno 😍

Noddy took a long time to settle after being neutered so we're absolutely thrilled that he's finally met his match 🐰❤️🐰

They're heading home this evening for their next adventures 🏡

It's certainly going to feel quiet without Noddy - and we wish his new family the best of luck with his crazy antics! 🙈

22/07/2024

Anyone for a long-haired guinea pig?! 😍

21/07/2024

*** FOR ADOPTION ***

Gusty and Eunice are a beautiful pair of young lops. These sisters are incredibly confident and friendly and are looking for their forever home together 🏡

We find that identical bunnies and plain white bunnies are often overlooked and spend far too long in rescue. We're hopefully someone will fall in love with the girls' bright blue eyes and give them a chance 😍

We feel Gusty and Eunice might also enjoy being bonded with a single male bunny 🐰

Please do get in touch if you'd be interested in meeting these lovely sisters. Once you meet them, you're sure to fall in love ❤️

21/07/2024

*** MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS ***

Although you may be able to get a rabbit or guinea pig from a pet shop or breeder with nothing more than a tiny hutch, we are passionate about improving the lives of animals and, in this modern day, the ethical minimum requirements may be larger than you expect 🐰

Although it may seem like we are being picky or difficult, we are actually following the guidance set by organisations like the The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund who have set these guidelines following extensive research 🐇

Please don't take our advice as criticism - we simply want to help you create the best environment possible for the rabbits or guinea pigs ❤️

We're always happy to help with recommendations and answer any questions 😊

20/07/2024

🐰 Giant bunnies! 🐰

We have a few pairs of giant rabbits for adoption 🏡❤️

Giants always seem to be overlooked as they require a lot of space and eat horse-sized portions of hay 😋

But these rabbits are so special - they're very dog-like in their confidence and willingness to follow you around, and will climb all over you the second you sit down 🥹

If you have any questions about the care needed for giant rabbits, or would be interested in offering some giants a home, please do get in touch 🙏

17/07/2024

Today we very sadly said goodbye to Cookie 😢

Despite looking a bit better following his arrival at the rescue with horrendous flystrike on Sunday, it quickly became clear Cookie had other underlying health problems, including severe dental issues that had sadly been left untreated for a very long time 💔

It is heartbreaking to think about how long Cookie must have been suffering for, but he is now at peace and pain-free 🌈🐰

In Cookie's legacy, please remember to take your rabbit for regular health checks at the vet. Should your rabbit stop eating, it is an emergency. Flystrike is also an emergency. Do not leave it too late to ask for help, like poor Cookie's owner did 😢

14/07/2024

❗️ Content warning: the following images are of a disturbing and graphic nature which some may find upsetting ❗️

Although we are supposed to be closed for intakes, we were asked to help today with an emergency and simply couldn't say no 😢

Little Cookie came to us very, very poorly suffering from flystrike. He was absolutely covered in maggots eating away at his flesh - the smell was horrendous 🤢

We've removed all the maggots we can find, shaved his fur back and deeply cleaned the wound and sore skin. We've also given him some medication to help him feel better 🐰

Flystrike is deadly and, once the maggots get to the skin, there is minimal chance of the rabbit surviving. It is important to act fast.

Cookie is still reluctant to eat, but has been hopping about and drinking. It'll be a tricky 24 hours for him, but we're keeping our fingers and paws crossed he can pull through 🤞❤️

Please, please check your rabbits daily and use a preventative like Rearguard if possible! If you notice any maggots, it's crucial you get your rabbit to the vet ASAP, whether day or night. Flystrike kills quickly! 💔

14/07/2024

We pride ourselves on being open to everyone and welcoming applications from families with children, judging each application on an individual basis and knowing each of our animals' needs and wants 🐰❤️

Over the years, we've rehomed almost 3,000 animals, the majority of which have been to families with children of varying ages. We do, however, always insist on the children coming along to meet the animals to check their interactions are safe before any promises are made 👪

Today, for the first time, we had to turn away a family following the behaviour of their children on the initial viewing of some guinea pigs. With vegetables being thrown at the animals, guinea pigs being held upside down and children climbing all over the guinea pigs without any control whatsoever, it was a matter of seconds before it became clear these children would be a danger to the animals 💔

Unfortunately, this family had to be told a firm no to adoption, and the whole situation left us shaken. Luckily the guinea pigs are unharmed and are munching away on their dinner! 🥕

No matter how wonderful a setup or how experienced the adoptee, if the children can't remain calm and gentle around the animals, they're not adopting. We understand it's exciting coming to meet new animals, but it's not our priority to please your children - it's keeping our animals healthy and happy 🐷❤️

We don't want to have to change our adoption criteria and set a minimum age, as we know all families are different. So for now, please remember that the rescue is our home, and our animals' home. It is not a children's playground or a fun day out. We're saving lives, not providing a quick hour of entertainment 🙏

We have to remind ourselves that families like this are luckily the exception, and we are so thankful for the many hundreds of lovely families we've worked with over the years! ❤️

13/07/2024

After 1 year in rescue, Olenna and Luthor have left us for their forever home 🏡❤️🥹

This gorgeous pair were overlooked for so long and we never understood why! However, their luck has finally changed and they've found the most wonderful home 🥰🐰

11/07/2024

Our handsome Joseph has now been neutered and will be ready for bonding with a wife-bun soon 🐰❤️🐰

Joseph is a firm favourite amongst volunteers and it's not hard to see why 🥰

01/07/2024

Another happily-ever-after at the weekend for beautiful Caramel who left us for her new wonderful new home with Pam ❤️🏡

01/07/2024

It was love at first sight for gorgeous Bueno and her husbun, Blue 🥰🐰

We are so grateful to Beuno's new family for offering her such a fantastic home 🏡

17/06/2024

*** FOR ADOPTION ***

Beautiful girl Bueno also joined us today in search of a home with a husbun 🐰💕🐰

Bueno is 7 years old, neutered and vaccinated 🐾

17/06/2024

Today's very handsome (and noisy!) arrival is 8 week old Jasper. Isn't he gorgeous 💕🐈

15/06/2024

*** FOR ADOPTION ***

Gorgeous Caramel is a 4 year old single female guinea pig. She's looking to join another lonely piggy or a herd 💕

Caramel is happy, healthy and ready for her forever family - although does need to lose a little weight! 🐷

Please get in touch if interested in offering Caramel a home 🏡

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Whitchurch

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.furlockholmes.co.uk/

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❗️ Content warning: the following images are of a disturbing and graphic nature which some may find upsetting ❗️ Although we are supposed to be closed for intakes, we were asked to help today with an emergency and simply couldn't say no 😢 Little Cookie came to us very, very poorly suffering from flystrike. He was absolutely covered in maggots eating away at his flesh - the smell was horrendous 🤢 We've removed all the maggots we can find, shaved his fur back and deeply cleaned the wound and sore skin. We've also given him some medication to help him feel better 🐰 Flystrike is deadly and, once the maggots get to the skin, there is minimal chance of the rabbit surviving. It is important to act fast. Cookie is still reluctant to eat, but has been hopping about and drinking. It'll be a tricky 24 hours for him, but we're keeping our fingers and paws crossed he can pull through 🤞❤️ Please, please check your rabbits daily and use a preventative like Rearguard if possible! If you notice any maggots, it's crucial you get your rabbit to the vet ASAP, whether day or night. Flystrike kills quickly! 💔