Rabbit Awareness Week: 26th – 30th June
Neutering: Protect and Prevent
This year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is dedicated to protecting the health of bunnies.
What is RAW?
We’re getting ready for 2023’s Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) – a week dedicated to bouncing bunnies and resilient rabbits across the world.
RAW is an annual campaign which aims to educate rabbit owners on all aspects of their care. We will be bringing you a week of exclusive content over on our RAW Facebook page. Join our Excel bunnies, Hayley and Binky, throughout the week as we explore all things rabbit welfare.
Endorsed by the British Veterinary Association and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, this year we’ll be celebrating our 17th Anniversary!
Neutering: Protect and Prevent
As we’re learning more about how to care properly for our rabbits, including feeding them a healthy diet and getting them vaccinated, rabbits are living longer.
With more bunnies reaching old age, it’s important that rabbit owners adapt their care to suit their needs. Giving them a life stage appropriate diet, making adaptations to their housing, and looking after their health are great ways to help your bunnies into their golden years.
That’s why this year’s RAW theme is Neutering: Protect and Prevent! Discussing all things neutering, we’ll be exploring ways you can support your rabbits through pre to post-procedure.
When and where?
Date: 26th – 30th June
Location: On our RAW Facebook page and RAW Instagram page
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Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 will take place on 26th – 30th June 2023.
This year’s theme is Neutering: Protect and Prevent.
Neutering is very important for a rabbit’s health and welfare. Neutering allows your rabbits to live safely in pairs or groups which is important for their welfare. It prevents life threatening health problems (especially in female rabbits) and of course, prevents unwanted pregnancies.
To learn more about neutering, make sure you visit our website and Rabbit Awareness Week social channels:
Where we will have plenty of information, blogs and videos from vets and our charity partners on neutering, the procedures, and aftercare.
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is brought to you by Burgess Excel, alongside our charity partners: Wood Green: The Animals Charity, RSPCA, Blue Cross, RWAF, and our newest partner – Raystede Centre.
Recognising that Rabbits are one of the UK’s most owned, but least understood, animals, Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) works to educate more owners than ever before and continue to help improve rabbits’ welfare.
Now in its 17th Year, RAW is an annual campaign which aims to educate rabbit owners on all aspects on their care. We will be bringing you a week of exclusive content over on our RAW social media. Join our Excel bunnies, Hayley and Binky, throughout the week as we explore neutering and all things rabbit welfare.
Want to get join Rabbit Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Like, share and comment on the RAW Facebook Page.
- Take part in the Better Bunnies programme.
- Post your own rabbit welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #RAW2023
- Find local Virtual Events on the RAW website.
Download your Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading Awareness about Rabbit Welfare
Want to get join Rabbit Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Like, share and comment on the RAW Facebook Page.
- Encourage rabbit owners to get involved with the Better Bunnies programme.
- Post your own rabbit welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #RAW2023
Don’t forget about the Excel Vet Awards where we have a category especially for you, Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Campaign of the Year 2023. Make sure you take photos of your amazing displays, get creative and be in with the chance of winning this prestigious award.
Download your Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading Awareness about Rabbit Welfare
Want to get join Rabbit Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Like, share and comment on the RAW Facebook Page.
- Encourage rabbit owners to get involved with the Better Bunnies programme.
- Post your own rabbit welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #RAW2023
Download your Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading Awareness about Rabbit Welfare
Want to get join Rabbit Awareness Week 2023? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Like, share and comment on the RAW Facebook Page.
- Encourage rabbit owners to get involved with the Better Bunnies programme.
- Post your own rabbit welfare content on your Facebook page while tagging #RAW2023
Download your Rabbit Awareness Week 2023 pack and join us in spreading Awareness about Rabbit Welfare
Rabbit Awareness Week takes place online over on the RAW social channels:
These social channels are the best place to find lots of important information to share with family and friends. In the run-up to Raw and throughout the week, there will be lots of great content all about neutering and rabbit welfare.
We also work closely with Veterinary practices, who may be running special events for Rabbit Awareness Week. Check out your local veterinary practice’s social media pages to find out if they’re running anything for this year’s RAW.
What are the five welfare needs of rabbits?
In the run up to Rabbit Awareness Week, check out our care guides to discover how to help keep your rabbits happy and healthy.
1. Diet
Follow the Excel Feeding plan to ensure your rabbits are getting everything they need.
2. Environment
Create the perfect housing for your rabbits with plenty of space to hop around!
3. Behaviour
Discover more about what makes your rabbits tick and how to train them.
4. Companionship
Rabbits are social animals and should be kept in suitable pairs or groups.
5. Health
Know what to look out for and the signs of common health problems in rabbits.
Want to keep the conversation going?
Our Excel Bunny Base Facebook group is a safe community for dedicated rabbit owners to share advice and friendly discussions.
Join our secret agent bunnies today at Bunny Base HQ for exclusive discounts, fun missions, and lots of cute rabbit pics!
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