Bobtails

You wouldn't necessarily expect a quiet residential street in Ewell to be home to more than 130 rabbits, but it's true; Bobtails Rabbit and Guinea Pig Rescue are based in Arundel Avenue.

Bobtails take in and care for abandoned and unwanted rabbits and guinea pigs, with a view to rehoming them where possible. They also provide a "dating service" -- if your rabbit is lonely and looking for company, they'll match them up with one of their rabbits and make sure that the pair get on! (Bunny small-ads, I can see it now. "Good sense of humour required. Must like carrots and have all own fur.")

The rescue centre is open most Sundays (best to call first if you're coming any distance) and they're always happy to receive your donations. Among the things they cheerfully accept are old towels, old phone books -- the rabbits like to play with them -- and shredded paper; some of their resident rabbits are actually allergic to hay, and therefore need other bedding...

Their website can be found at www.bobtailsrescue.org.uk. I note that they're having a Fun Day on 18th May 2008 to raise funds for the centre; I'll try to remind you all about that nearer the time...

(Bobtails Rabbit & Guinea Pig Rescue, 44 Arundel Avenue, East Ewell; 020 8393 2016.)