How did the Bunny Bach begin?

The Bunny Bach exists for one reason: to make sure rescues and small animals always have access to reliable, quality hay without stress, price shocks, or uncertainty.

I founded Raining Rabbits Rescue in 2020 after seeing just how badly Auckland needed a dedicated rabbit rescue. Since then, we have rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed hundreds of rabbits. Anyone involved in rescue knows that hay isn’t optional, it’s essential, and it is one of the largest ongoing costs rescues face.

Originally, hay was sold through Raining Rabbits Rescue simply to help keep our own rabbits fed. But very quickly, it became clear that this wasn’t just our struggle. Rescue after rescue was facing the same issue: rising costs, unreliable supply, and constant pressure just to meet basic needs.

That’s when The Bunny Bach was created.

I made the decision to leave my job and focus entirely on building something that could remove that burden not just for one rescue, but for many. The Bunny Bach was designed around one principle:

Rescues should never have to worry about where their next bale of hay is coming from.

Today, thanks to our customers, we provide all the hay needed for Raining Rabbits Rescue and proudly supply hay to other rescues across New Zealand, including Auckland Cavy Care, Happy Rescue and Wellington Rabbit Rescue. We do this quietly, consistently, and without conditions — because we understand rescue, not just retail.

The Bunny Bach is not a traditional pet business. It was built from lived experience, from years inside rescue, and from knowing first-hand how devastating it is when supply, pricing or priorities change without warning. This is not about maximising profit, it’s about stability, trust, and doing what’s right.

When you buy from The Bunny Bach, you’re not just purchasing hay. You’re supporting a system that:

• puts animal welfare first

• prioritises consistency over convenience

• and actively gives back to the rescue community every single day

With your support, we can continue to take pressure off rescues one bale at a time.

Thank you for choosing to support rescue!

Jojo x