Rabbit abandoned almost one year ago needs home

Casanova, a one-year-old False Netherland Dwarf, came into The Holdings in Kempsey just before Valentine’s Day, which led to staff naming him after the fabled romantic.

A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: "The Worcestershire rescue and rehoming centre also took in his bunny friend Valentino, but the two didn’t see eye-to-eye and the decision was made to rehome them separately with female friends."

CASANOVA: The fun-loving rabbit who can't find a home

RSPCA staff said that Valentino was quickly adopted, but staff are baffled and surprised as to why Casanova has received next to no interest during his seven-month stay.  

They added: "He is every bit as adventurous as his namesake, with a fun and entertaining personality that puts a smile on the face of everyone who looks after him, his favourite pastime is charging around his enclosure and playing with his treat ball.

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"He adores hay, but is said to turn his nose up at greens."

Claire Wood, who volunteers at the centre which is run by the RSPCA’s Worcester and Mid Worcestershire branch, said: “We’ve only had one person enquire about adopting Casanova and it’s so sad to see him waiting so long while so many other rabbits have come and gone.” 

“He may be small but his character is most definitely larger than life.

CASANOVA: The fun-loving rabbit who can't find a home

"He previously lived as an indoor rabbit and was free roaming, so a similar set-up in a new home would be the ideal option for him, although he could also live outside and we’d encourage people to have a look at our rabbit housing requirements. 

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“He’s happy to be stroked but he mainly enjoys having a good run around and exploring.

"He’s a perfect little rabbit who is just longing to leave rescue and start a new life with a female friend and we’d urge anyone who thinks they might be in a position to help to fill in an application form.”

Casanova is one of 255 unwanted, abandoned and neglected animals taken in by The Holdings so far this year, an increase of 20 per cent compared to the same period last year.