The Rabbit Sanctuary

The Rabbit Sanctuary RABBIT RESCUE + RABBIT ADOPTION
REHABILITATION + RABBIT BONDING & BOARDING
NSW VIC ACT QLD

Entry by appointment ���
�Rabbits for adoption to good indoor homes as companion pets.
�Volunteers welcome by appointment.

30/05/2026

Volunteer at The Rabbit Sanctuary. Learn Bunny handling skills like Bunny bonding.

Farm stay Accomodation
Grafton NSW
www.rabbitsanctuary.com.au

DID YOU SEE THE BUNNY ON THE FERRY?Foster bunny by day… movie critic by night.Our amazing volunteer ⭐️Foster Carer Steve...
28/05/2026

DID YOU SEE THE BUNNY ON THE FERRY?
Foster bunny by day… movie critic by night.

Our amazing volunteer ⭐️Foster Carer Steve Parry took foster bunny Mr Snufflesnout on a little adventure this week — a ferry ride to see The Mandalorian movie!

Apparently Mr Snufflesnout was completely fascinated by the boats and sparkling water, spending both ferry trips glued to the window watching the world go by. 🌊🚤

But the best part?
Steve says he watched the movie attentively the entire time… and may genuinely believe he’s Grogu. 💚✨

From rescue bunny to ferry passenger to cinema companion — this is the kind of safe, loving socialisation that helps rescue rabbits grow in confidence and trust people again.

At The Rabbit Sanctuary, our foster carers don’t just provide shelter.
They provide friendship, comfort, adventure… and apparently movie nights too. 🐰🍿

Thank you Steve for giving this little bunny such a beautiful experience and so much love.

22/05/2026

VIDEO APPLICATION TO BE ADOPTED 🥺

Our foster carer Amelia made this wonderful video to showcase her beautiful foster bunnies, Elba and Azura 💙💚 who have been in foster care for 2 years now 😭

Elba and Azura were found being chased by a fox, and rescued together 🥹 they are a lovely bonded pair, however bonded pairs often take a VERY long time to be adopted!

Most adopters start with one bunny, and then adopt another down the line. But the bonding process can be long and difficult, stressful for humans and the bunnies. A bonded pair like Elba and Azura are the perfect option!

Elba and Azura are located in Sydney but can travel for their furever home 🏡

All our rescue bunnies are desexed, microchipped and vaccinated.

🐰 Apply to adopt Elba and Azura at rabbitsanctuary.com.au/adopt

The Rabbit Sanctuary is excited to be part of the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk THIS SUNDAY 24 May! 🐾 Come along with you...
20/05/2026

The Rabbit Sanctuary is excited to be part of the RSPCA ACT Canberra Paws Walk THIS SUNDAY 24 May! 🐾

Come along with your family, friends (and of course your dogs!) and join us for one of Canberra’s biggest celebrations of pets, community and animal welfare — all in support of RSPCA ACT.

Along with information on adopting, fostering and volunteering for The Rabbit Sanctuary, there will be raffle tickets for an amazing hamper (worth over $300), treats for your bunnies or guinea pigs (including from Pickle’s Garden), and vegan cakes from Earthly Bite. We would love to see some familiar faces stop by and say hello!

Canberra Paws Walk is all about bringing animal lovers together while helping raise vital funds for animals in need across our local community. Every registration, donation and purchase helps support the incredible work of RSPCA ACT.

📍 Patrick White Lawns (in front of the National Library)
📅 Sunday 24 May, 9am – 2pm

Grab your tickets, lace up your walking shoes and come support local businesses, animal welfare and the pets we all love so much.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐾https://www.fundraiserspcaact.com.au/event/canberra-paws-walk/home

Hamper contents:
· Treats from Pickle’s Garden:
o oaten chaff spring mix
o binky biscuits
o mango waffles
o sunshine donut
o herbal bites
o melon bomb
· Gift vouchers:
o Hoppy Housecalls – $100 discount for a consult or groom
o Binky Buns (bunny sitting) – weekend getaway voucher
o Linden’s Bunny Bonding – 50% off voucher
· For the hooms:
o bunny teatowel
o home décor piece

CAN YOU HELP US? 🥺😭 The Rabbit Sanctuary urgently needs more foster carers, especially in SYDNEY!Sydney is one of our bi...
20/05/2026

CAN YOU HELP US? 🥺😭 The Rabbit Sanctuary urgently needs more foster carers, especially in SYDNEY!

Sydney is one of our biggest operational areas, and that comes with A LOT of abandoned rabbits.

Foster carers provide a temporary home for a rescue rabbit, and play a vital part to get them ready for a new forever home. They are the backbone of our rescue operations.

The number of rabbits that are abandoned are growing day by day - unless we get more foster carers, many will face an uncertain fate.

All you need is an indoor area. Equipment can be provided and we run foster carer induction sessions to help you!

Can you help us save them? Please apply on rabbitsanctuary.com.au/foster or HELP US SHARE THIS POST!

Helping us POST ON LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS is also an amazing way to help us reach more potential foster carers.

The bunnies thank you for your support! 🐰🫶🏻

🐰✈️ Ever Dreamed of Combining a UK Adventure With Rabbit Learning? 🇬🇧💛For passionate rabbit lovers, the Rabbit Health & ...
19/05/2026

🐰✈️ Ever Dreamed of Combining a UK Adventure With Rabbit Learning? 🇬🇧💛

For passionate rabbit lovers, the Rabbit Health & Welfare Forum 2026 could be the perfect excuse for an unforgettable trip — combining travel, learning, rabbit welfare, and world-leading rabbit expertise all in one experience.

🐰 Every Rabbit Owner Should Know These Signs Before It’s Too Late

The Rabbit Health & Welfare Forum 2026 is not just for vets — it also includes an incredible owner/caregiver stream packed with practical rabbit health knowledge that could one day save your bunny’s life.

🐰 Rabbits Hide Illness Until They Can’t Anymore

Rabbits are prey animals. They often hide illness and pain until they are critically unwell — which means recognising subtle changes early can make all the difference.

🩺 Learn How To Spot Emergencies Early

Topics include:• When a rabbit needs an urgent vet visit• Recognising pain and silent suffering• GI stasis and emergency warning signs• Breathing difficulties and collapse• What to do before reaching the vet• What droppings and behaviour changes can tell you

💛 The Small Signs That Save Lives

Sessions will help rabbit caregivers better understand:🐰 Loss of appetite🐰 Reduced droppings🐰 Tooth grinding🐰 Hunched posture🐰 Isolation and behaviour changes🐰 Subtle pain indicators rabbits try to hide

🌍 Learn From World-Leading Rabbit Experts

Sessions are presented by internationally respected rabbit veterinarians and welfare experts including:

🩺 Dr Sonya Miles BVSc CertAVP(ZM), CertAqV, MRCVS🩺 Richard Saunders BVSc DZooMed FRCVS🩺 Dr Jenna Richardson BVM&S Dip ECZM (Small Mammal) FHEA🩺 John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVSMed FRCVS🩺 Madonna Livingstone BVMS MRCVS🩺 Dr Emma Milne FRCVS

🐰 Because “Looking Fine” Doesn’t Always Mean Fine

Additional topics include:🐰 Rabbit first aid before reaching the vet🐰 EC (Encephalitozoon cuniculi) explained🐰 Pasteurella care and treatment🐰 Emerging rabbit diseases and vaccines🐰 Senior rabbit care and ageing changes🐰 Rabbit bonding and companionship

💛 Rabbit Health Knowledge Saves Lives

At The Rabbit Sanctuary, we see firsthand how quickly rabbits can deteriorate when illness signs are missed. Education and awareness save lives.

Even experienced rabbit owners can learn something valuable from this incredible line-up of rabbit-focused speakers.

🎟 More information & tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rabbit-health-welfare-forum-2026-clinical-stream-tickets-1974307015430

🐰🩺 Australia Needs More Rabbit-Savvy Vets 🩺🐰The upcoming Rabbit Health & Welfare Forum 2026 (Clinical Stream) by the Rab...
19/05/2026

🐰🩺 Australia Needs More Rabbit-Savvy Vets 🩺🐰

The upcoming Rabbit Health & Welfare Forum 2026 (Clinical Stream) by the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) is shaping up to be an incredible event for veterinary professionals passionate about rabbit medicine and welfare.

🩺 Rabbits Deserve Veterinary Care Equal to Dogs & Cats

Topics include:
• Rabbit anaesthesia & emergency care
• Dentistry & molar extraction
• Pain management
• Chronic illness & senior rabbit care
• Diagnostic imaging & radiographs
• Rabbit-friendly veterinary practices

🌍 Learn From International Rabbit Medicine Leaders

Featuring internationally respected rabbit and exotics veterinarians including:

🩺 John Chitty — RCVS Specialist in Zoological Medicine
🩺 Richard Saunders — Rabbit & Exotics Veterinarian
🩺 Sonya Miles — Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine
🩺 Jenna Richardson — Exotic Animal Veterinarian

🐰 Every Rescue Rabbit Depends on Skilled Veterinary Care

At The Rabbit Sanctuary, we see firsthand how life-changing knowledgeable rabbit veterinary care can be. Every rabbit rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed depends on vets who understand the unique medical and behavioural needs of companion rabbits.

💛 Helping Raise the Standard of Rabbit Veterinary Care

We’d love to see more Australian vets and veterinary nurses developing special interests in rabbit medicine and welfare.

For many veterinary professionals, conference registration, travel and accommodation expenses associated with professional development may potentially be tax deductible — speak with your accountant or tax adviser for advice relevant to your circumstances.

🎟 Clinical Stream Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rabbit-health-welfare-forum-2026-clinical-stream-tickets-1974307015430

HUGE THANKS to everyone who made today’s Sydney adoption day at Petstock MQ a success 💖🐰Butterbun was adopted during the...
17/05/2026

HUGE THANKS to everyone who made today’s Sydney adoption day at Petstock MQ a success 💖🐰

Butterbun was adopted during the event 🥹💓 and Drumstick has also just been adopted mere hours after the event 🥰

If you have your eye on any of the other bunnies, please put through an application to adopt 🥹 they are all in need of loving forever homes!

Thank you to Petstock Macquarie for hosting us and Dr Jade for being onsite for bunny Q&A ❤️

Stay tuned for our next Sydney event in June 👀🐰

Foster Carer Christy with little Bob the day before he left to his forever home 🐰🩵Hear from Christy:“If you’re thinking ...
14/05/2026

Foster Carer Christy with little Bob the day before he left to his forever home 🐰🩵

Hear from Christy:

“If you’re thinking about fostering with the sanctuary, I hope my experience makes your decision easier!
From seeing a post from the Rabbit Sanctuary looking for new foster carers to the next day having our first ever foster bun 🤭 we have loved every minute of it!

Little Bob was our third foster who was so shy to begin with and scared of everything and anyone. With time and patience and the help from our lovely admin team who gave me advice, he slowly built trust and made leaps and bounds! It was such a rewarding thing to witness and reminded me why I foster these beautiful animals.

Letting go is always bitter sweet but knowing you have helped them find their furever home and knowing you can open up your home to another bun in need is so special. I’ve learnt SO much and share stories amongst colleagues, friends and family. These buns have brought so much joy to our household and I can’t wait for the day that we’re able to actually adopt! In the meantime, I’m excited to meet my next foster baby next week.”

We are always in need of more carers. If interested, apply via https://www.rabbitsanctuary.com.au/foster

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59 Tintenbar Road
Rushforth, NSW
2460

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