An animal charity has appealed for help to find a home for rabbits, including some which were dumped in cages and others missing ears and tails.

The RSPCA Kent North West branch is hoping to find forever homes after experiencing an influx of neglected rabbits.

It comes after 10 rabbits were found abandoned in cages in Dartford on New Year's Eve.

Sadly, one of the babies died, but the others are now fully recovered and looking to be adopted.

The branch is also caring for five rabbits which were rescued from terrible conditions, with some of them missing ears and tails.

With Easter just around the corner, the branch is raising awareness of the plight of rabbits and hopes to find loving and committed homes for the rabbits in its care.

Becky Blakemore, branch manager, said: “We’ve seen an influx of rabbits coming into the care of the branch over the last few months and we’re really keen to find loving homes for them.

"Sadly, these bunnies have had a terrible start in life with nine of them being abandoned by the side of the road in the freezing cold on New Year’s Eve and the other five coming from a property where they were severely neglected.

“They all deserve their second chance at happiness now.”

The rabbits include Betty and Bonnie, who were rescued with three others.

Betty is missing an ear and Bonnie is missing a tail, but they are otherwise very healthy and ready to be adopted.

Two-year-old ginger and grey rabbit Ginger is also looking for a home with an existing friendly female he can bond with.

Ginger will happily climb onto your lap and eat treats out of your hand.

The RSPCA recently revealed its centres across the country are being "overwhelmed" with unwanted rabbits – with no one coming forward to offer homes for them.

In 2020, 672 rabbits came into the RSPCA’s care, and last year 859 were taken in – an increase of 28%.

All the rabbits will need a large enclosure with an attached run so they have plenty of space to run around and explore.

They will need to be rehomed with their friends or adopted into a family with an existing friendly rabbit.

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