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Shadow

Male · Adult · 4 years

Background: Meet Shadow, a neutered lionhead x lop buck. Shadow initially came to Raystede after suddenly losing his companion. He then found a friend but was returned when their bond sadly broken down. He is now ready to start looking for a new wifebun and new home. Home wanted: Shadow is a busy boy and quite tidy, so he is looking for an indoor or outdoor home. He knows his own mind and will accept head strokes, but will let you know once he's bored and ready to make some mischief! He is looking for a home with an existing female rabbit to bond with. Enclosure must be minimum of 3m x 2m x 1m. Children: Could live with calm older children/teens. Must not be handled by children in the home. Other animals: Must be rehomed to a home with an existing female rabbit to bond with. Must be kept separate from other pets in the home. Additional needs: Shadow is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Due to being a lionhead breed, Shadow does require some grooming to ensure that he does not become matted. He tolerates this quite well but it can be a two person job. We believe Shadow has some sight loss but this does not affect his well being or ability to get around his enclosure and explore. Adopters are responsible for keeping yearly vaccinations up to date. If you are interested in adopting Shadow, please complete an online application form.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇬🇧Ringmer

Shelter

Raystede Centre

Living with Shadow

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Raystede Centre · Ringmer

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Shadow

What life with Shadow looks like

Shadow is an adult rabbit waiting at Raystede Centre in Ringmer.

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 Shadow, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shadow?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Raystede Centre handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shadow on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Shadow 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 Raystede Centre what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Shadow 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 Raystede Centre directly what is included and what Shadow still needs.
What happens if Shadow 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 Raystede Centre early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shadow 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.