Forty-seven giant rabbits have been saved from the chop after they were found crammed into tiny cages at an illegal breeding farm.
One of the Flemish Giant Rabbits weighed 8kg – the same as a medium sized dog – and had ears measuring 7 inches long.He said: ‘These poor rabbits were living in cramped and dirty conditions which would have been very unpleasant for them especially in the heat.
‘We found hutches covered in filth and bursting with giant animals where they had been left to breed with each other.The rabbits were living in squalid conditions ‘Luckily a vet found they are all in good condition, one is on medication for weepy eyes and a wound on the back of his neck, but we hope they will find loving homes.‘Sadly, rabbits are becoming an increasing problem across the RSPCA as we are seeing more and more coming into our care, many as a result of the cost of living crisis.
‘We would really urge people to do their research before taking on a pet and also to make sure you get your pet neutered at an early opportunity to prevent unwanted litters of animals – all of these rabbits will be neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before finding new homes.’Half the rabbits were adult, the other half were babies that were crossed with a giant breed, so they could grow even bigger.
The rescued rabbits have now been safely distributed to RSPCA centres around the UK while staff try and rehome them.Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at
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