Awards & Press
Recent nominations
Our fantastic employees have received nominations for Petplan charity employee of the year 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021.
We were also nominated for the Ceva award of animal charity team 2019 and Petplan charity team 2018, 2020 & 2021.
We were also chosen to be one of the Rabbit Welfare Associations sponsor a rescue for 2020.
We were also nominated for the Ceva award of animal charity team 2019 and Petplan charity team 2018, 2020 & 2021.
We were also chosen to be one of the Rabbit Welfare Associations sponsor a rescue for 2020.
Volunteer, Lynda was nominated for the One Voice for Animals UK Pet Rescue Volunteer of the year award.
Volunteer, Charlotte was nominated for the Lockdown Hero’s, Animal Star awards in March 2021
Volunteer, Charlotte was nominated for the Lockdown Hero’s, Animal Star awards in March 2021
Scientific studies
We have been proud to have studies conducted by RVC at our rescue which were published in 2019 and one which will be published in 2020.
Published in April 2020 No Social Distancing for Rabbits: Why Two Bunnies Are Better Than One
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/rvc-animal-welfare-science-and-ethics/news/no-social-distancing-for-rabbits-why-two-bunnies-are-better-than-one
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ufaw/aw/2020/00000029/00000002/art00009;jsessionid=3schl145vd0a9.x-ic-live-01
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/rvc-animal-welfare-science-and-ethics/news/no-social-distancing-for-rabbits-why-two-bunnies-are-better-than-one
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ufaw/aw/2020/00000029/00000002/art00009;jsessionid=3schl145vd0a9.x-ic-live-01
Recent articles in the press
Easter 2021 Press Release https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2021-03-15/bunnies-arent-just-for-easter-hertfordshire-rabbit-rescue-charity-warns-against-gifting-them
Our Easter press release also appeared in the Daily Star as well as in Rescue & Animal Care magazine.
We had an amazing seven page spread in in Small Furry Pets Magazine In January 2017 and also a piece in Hertfordshire Life.
Spring and summer 2020 see’s publication of articles about our work in both the Rabbit Welfare Association’s On the Hop magazine and the new Best4bunny magazine.
We’ve also been lucky enough to advertise the rescue and its services in these magazines too. Laura and long time volunteer, Garys photos are often featured in Best4bunny magazine and on their educational posters too.
During April 2019 we had several ‘not just for Easter’ articles appear in local press including the Harpenden and St Albans Review and the Peterborough Telegraph https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/cambridgeshire-rabbit-sanctuary-calls-owners-do-research-buying-easter-bunny-many-are-quickly-abandoned-987660%3famp
In February 2018 Bounty’s Legacy was published in Bunny Mad magazine. Read Bounty’s Legacy here http://www.rabbitresidence.org.uk/bountyrsquos-legacy.html
Radio & TV
In March 2018 volunteer, Lynda spoke Cambridge 105 radio.
Former Animal Care Assistant, Charlotte was interviewed for Radio Cambridge twice over the last two years, She also appeared on ITV Anglia in April 2019.
In March 2021 Manager, Lea went on BBC Cambridge radio.
Former Animal Care Assistant, Charlotte was interviewed for Radio Cambridge twice over the last two years, She also appeared on ITV Anglia in April 2019.
In March 2021 Manager, Lea went on BBC Cambridge radio.
Educational events
We’ve also held educational stalls during Rabbit Awareness Week in our vets and Scottsdale Garden Centres and local Pets at Home stores.
Fundraising events
Last year we were a Lush charity partner at their St Albans store. We’ve also had a craft stall at the Artshed’s Christmas market, and fundraii g stalls on Royston and Barkway markets and at local car boot sales.
We also run incredibly successful online auctions and craft sales with the help of volunteers Lynda and Cheryl.
We also run incredibly successful online auctions and craft sales with the help of volunteers Lynda and Cheryl.
Merchandise
We’ve been very lucky to have our amazingly talented Senior Animal Care Assistant, Laura design a range of merchandise from greetings cards to t-shirts in order to raise funds for the rescue as well as producing our calendars and Christmas cards.
Pre- 2017
Awards

The Rabbit Residence Rescue won 'Best Small Furry Rescue' at the Burgess/Wetnose Awards 2013! Wetnose are a wonderful charity, supporting the work of small rescues and rescue projects in the UK and abroad.
Press
See the images below for our various features in the press.
For online articles please follow these links:
For online articles please follow these links:
- Hertfordshire Mercury - April 2016
- Rosewood Pet Blog - April 2016
- Sky News - March 2016
- Royston Crow - February 2016
- Hertfordshire Mercury - December 2015
- ITV Anglia News - December 2015
- Cambridge Evening News - May 2015
- Sunday Express - April 2015
- Royston Crow - April 2015
- Hertfordshire Mercury - April 2015
- Fuzfeed Interview - March 2015
- Cambridge Evening News - December 2014
- Cambridge Evening News - April 2014
- Cambridge Evening News - January 2014
- Cambridge Evening News - December 2013
- Royston Crow - August 2013
- Royston Crow - April 2013
- Royston Crow - March 2013
- Royston Crow - August 2011
- Royston Crow - April 2009
- Royston Crow - January 2009
- Cambridge Evening News - September 2005
- Cambridge Evening News - December 2004