Tiny Treasures Advanced Pet Services

21/10/2026

Thinking about getting rabbits? Make sure you’re prepared for the cost.🐰

Rabbits are a long-term commitment, and the costs of caring for them can add up quickly. Before bringing rabbits home, it’s important to consider both the initial set-up costs and what you’ll need to budget for throughout their lives.

For two rabbits, we estimate:

🏡 Initial set-up: around £930 - including suitable housing, neutering, food, bedding and other essentials.

🥬 Ongoing costs: around £70 a month - for hay, food, bedding, vegetables and insurance.

💉 Annual costs: around £220 - for vaccinations and holiday boarding.

🦷 Dental treatment: around £80 per rabbit - If needed.

That’s around £1,060 a year in typical ongoing and annual costs, before unexpected veterinary treatment. Over an average 10-year lifespan, properly caring for two rabbits could cost more than £11,550.

We always encourage people to consider adoption. Rabbits from reputable rescues will generally already be health checked, vaccinated and neutered, which can help reduce some of those initial costs.

Of course, unexpected expenses can happen. Pet insurance and an emergency fund can help you prepare for those unforeseen vet bills, while a suitable diet, plenty of hay and appropriate housing can help support good health.

Rabbits aren’t low-maintenance pets, and it’s important to make sure you’re ready for the financial commitment as well as the time and care they need.

Read more about the costs of rabbit ownership on our website: https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbits-not-a-cheap-childrens-pet/

13/10/2026

06/09/2026

Bobby and Clyde were total snugglebugs today during their nail clip! ❤️

08/05/2026

18/02/2026

06/02/2026

Stoke sub hamdon- is this your cat or are you feeding him?
Assumed male entire but plan is to establish his daily pattern then trap train to enable scanning/neuter and return(we don't have alternative homes currently)
Hoping to reduce fighting and breeding.
We need one feeder to feed in the same place consistently for this to work.

29/12/2025

Meet a tiny hero with a colossal impact: a rat awarded a gold medal for heroism after detecting over 71 landmines in Cambodia. This courageous rodent helped clear more than 225,000 square meters of land, allowing families to safely return home after years of danger.

These trained rats, often called “HeroRATs,” are incredible examples of intelligence, precision, and bravery. Lightweight enough not to trigger mines, they can safely detect explosives using their powerful sense of smell, saving countless lives in regions still scarred by past conflicts. Their work is painstaking, meticulous, and absolutely life-saving.

The medal isn’t just a token, it’s a recognition of the rat’s dedication, skill, and the lives protected through its efforts. Communities benefit directly, reclaiming land for agriculture, schools, and safe housing, thanks to the tireless work of these small, four-legged heroes.

This story highlights the unexpected ways humans and animals can collaborate. A creature often seen as a pest becomes a lifeline, showing that courage, training, and natural abilities can combine to achieve extraordinary feats.

Next time you think about heroism, picture this rat, navigating minefields with intelligence and courage, saving human lives one tiny step at a time. It’s a reminder that heroism doesn’t require size, it requires skill, bravery, and heart.