I wonder if it is due to the economy? I NEVER would have considered contacting a rescue but since my husband lost his job I can see why people get desperate.
It is pretty terrifying when you go from good salaries (I lost my job a few months back too) to nothing and have a mortgage, bills, four children and then all these pets needing attention. I have never felt so desperate as recently worrying about what to do with all our bunnies. And the reason I struggle to call sanctuaries is the fear they willl think badly of me when the reality is I adore each and every one of our buns.
But I have had to prioritise my children so although we have good accommodation for our rabbits and can feed them fine, I've not been able to vaccinate the babies yet - 4 x rabbit vaccines is too much.
Not saying you are judgmental by the way, I am sure what you do is amazing, lucky bunnies to have you, just pondering the impact people losing jobs, freezing salaries, losing tax credits might have...