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Barley

Continental Giant · Male

He came from a home with young children who were too young to understand that rabbits do not like being prodded and poked. Initially shy however once he gets to know you is very friendly and loves a head rub.

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Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue

Living with Barley

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue · United Kingdom Learn about Continental Giant →

Listed 1 month ago

About Barley

What life with Barley looks like

Barley is an adult continental giant rabbit waiting at Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue in United Kingdom.

Rabbits are social animals — most shelters recommend adopting them in bonded pairs rather than alone. They need fresh hay daily, several hours of out-of-cage time, and rabbit-safe spaces to explore. They live eight to twelve years, longer than many people expect.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Barley, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Barley?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Barley on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Barley if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a rabbit can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Barley already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a rabbit comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue directly what is included and what Barley still needs.
What happens if Barley isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Ivy Dene Rabbit Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Barley and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.