Sanctuary Rabbits

Basil

Hi everyone, if you don't already know who I am, why? I have a generous following on Instagram!

I'm Basil, and I'm one of a kind. 

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I was found, when I was young, abandoned on Otley Chevin in August 2022. A lovely lady and her son called me Basil and brought me to Yorkshire Rabbit Retreat. When I arrived I had a large scar on my nose but was otherwise healthy. 

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Life at the rescue was very difficult for me. I was very territorial of my enclosure, and would spend all day running up and down the front of it to defend it. I had some good chomps at Leah and even gave a visitor a lovely knuckle scar. I was unpredictable and when I attacked someone I did not let go. 

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Due to my extreme behaviour, the rescue was at a bit of a loss with what to do, I needed someone with more time and patience. That's when I came to stay with Lauren and Oleg in November 2023.

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With time, I began to feel more at ease around the humans. They worked out that I do not like sudden movements, leaning or things looming over my head. What I did like was grooming my monkey toy, escaping my enclosure in the night and cuddling on the bed. 

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It was becoming more apparent I needed a friend of my own kind which everyone hoped would help calm me but I had other ideas. The rescue decided to keep me as a sanctuary rabbit. 

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I was initially bonded with two of the humans’ own rabbits but only the sassy girl Callie could keep up with me. She gives the best grooms but will put me in my place if I'm too excitable.

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Lauren and Oleg need to wear shoes and keep their skin covered when they're near me, and I've made some lovely alterations to their skin and accessories but this is becoming less frequent.

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I've really landed on my paws after a rough start. I have a lovely wife, humans who now understand my quirks and give me space, but love and attention when I want it. I have access to lots of space and a garden which I love exploring in. 

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By sponsoring me, you help the rescue pay for my vaccinations and any vet treatment I might need so I can continue to live my best life.

Kazoo

Hello my name is Kazoo and I am 2.9 years old. I arrived at Yorkshire Rabbit retreat in September 2024. I was surrendered by my previous carer along with another boy bunny named Harpic who has since found his new home.

Unfortunately we were kept together with our 'plums' intact and when we reached maturity we had a fight which left me with a bite wound on my private area! This has left me with an abscess which has been drained multiple times but has returned each time.

Thankfully they tell me it isn't getting any bigger as otherwise I would need an operation which could be very sore and leave me with a worse outcome. The abscess  means that very occasionally I urinate on myself and I require some extra help to keep clean.

Yorkshire Rabbit Retreat treated my injuries and also had me neutered so I could be adopted. I stayed at the rescue until June 2025.... I’ve since come to live with one of the YRR trustees, Natalie as a permanent sanctuary bun so that my extra needs can be attended to.

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I now have two bonded friends who have both been adopted from YRR they are called Bronte and Blaine. We live in a large, insulated shed and have access to a covered run 24/7.

I’ve settled in very well, I’m still pretty shy, but having two confident friends is helpful to me. I love snuggling up with Bronte and Blaine and we take turns in grooming each other, and we all enjoy munching on hay, forage and pellets together. I especially love eating hay cookies and throwing them around inside the shed.

My favourite place to relax is the bottom part of a cat tree which is in our run. I also enjoy using Natalie as a climbing frame when she’s cleaning up after us. I’m very happy in my new home and I realise that I’m a very lucky boy.

I’m still in the care of Yorkshire Rabbit Retreat and the kind support they receive, goes towards paying for my veterinary bills, routine vaccinations and day to day care. I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me so far, and those who will continue to support me.

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By sponsoring me, you help the rescue pay for my vaccinations and any vet treatment I might need so I can continue to live my best life.