Crewe storage company steps in after pet rabbit dumped by bins
By Ryan Parker 14th Apr 2026
A rabbit dumped beside bins on collection day has laid bare a post-Easter surge in abandoned bunnies, with a new Crewe storage company stepping in to help.
Lock Stock Self Storage, based on Frances Street, stepped in to help after hearing Rabbit Rescue North West, which operates Cheshire, Manchester, Derbyshire and Lancashire, is overwhelmed with unwanted rabbits after Easter.
Five-year-old Laurie was in a sorry state when he was found in an alleyway in a tiny cage next to the trash on bin day.
According to the rescue charity, the aftermath of Easter is now one of their busiest and most challenging periods as the novelty of owning fluffy pet rabbits wears off.
Lock Stock, which is expanding across the North West, is supporting the charity in its work to find new homes for the rabbits through donations of feed, bedding, blankets and toys.
Site manager, Richard Warner, said: "Rabbit Rescue North West does tremendous and important work in the communities we operate in.
"Any animal lover would be desperately sad to hear rabbits are dumped and abandoned throughout the year and especially after Easter and Christmas.
"As a company we are pleased to be able to play our part in supporting the work of Jess and the team at the charity.
"They are all volunteers and we are full of admiration for how they give love and care to abandoned rabbits until they can be found new, safe and loving homes."
Founded in 2000, Lock Stock has over 5,700 storage units providing more than five million cubic feet of space at more than 35 storage parks across North and Mid Wales, the border counties and the North West, including Crewe.
They estimate that over 70 per cent of their units are rented by people moving house or keeping treasured possessions but nearly 30 per cent, are used by a variety of businesses for storing materials, stock and equipment.
Chair of Trustees at Rabbit Rescue North West, Jess Wood, said: "The donation from Lock Stock will make a massive difference to the rabbits in our care.
"It will be shared out between all of the rabbits which are currently in our care at the rescue.
"One of our biggest expenses is our vet bills which on average is about £20,000 a year, so any support is really appreciated.
"There is a huge crisis in terms of people buying rabbits then dumping them, especially after Easter, and also after Christmas believe it or not.
"After Easter, all rescues are just completely overwhelmed because people will go and buy them as Easter gifts, or go and buy them as gifts for children, then the novelty wears off or people don't realise how much care they need and how much that costs.
"So sadly, they become dumped or unwanted after Easter and we currently have 42 rabbits in our care.
"My biggest message would be 'adopt, and don't shop' and rabbits are not for Easter.
"People will go out to buy them as gifts for their children thinking they are easy pets and realise they are not, or the children lose interest, and they tend to get abandoned or the rescues are asked to pick up the pieces.
"Rabbits need to be vaccinated every year which on average is about £60 to £80, they need to be neutered, and they need space and companionship and enrichment.
"We are always looking for more volunteers. If people are interested, then they should contact us at [email protected]. "
For information about Lock Stock Self Storage including off-site container hire, contact them on 01745 817178 or visit HERE.
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