Category Archives: Rabbit News
Massive Rabbit Rescue Effort in California
Bunnies in Ontario California need help! Caroline Charland of Bunny Bunch is reaching out for support in a massive rabbit rescue effort like she has never seen before.
"More than 200 domestic rabbits – some with broken limbs and missing ears – have been breeding in unsanitary conditions and have migrated to adjacent businesses.
'This is the largest rescue in California, if not one of the largest in the U.S.,' said Charland, the founder of Montclair-based Bunny Bunch. Charland contends people have been dumping their domestic rabbits there for two decades.
Rabbit Obesity a Growing Trend
In our culture today most of us are struggling with our weight. Since our pets live so close to us it is no wonder they are experiencing the same problems. For the past several years dog and cat obesity has been widely recognized.
The online newspaper Adelaide Now recently featured a vet in Australia that is trying to bring public attention to the issue of rabbit obesity. And she has some unique solutions she's using in her practice!
"OVERFED rabbits are joining the ranks of the nation's obese pets and some are taking part in animal weight-loss programs to help shed excess fat.
Rabbit Cafe’s in Japan – Bring Your Own Bunny
Can Rabbit Cafe's in Japan reduce stress and increase quality of life for Tokyo residents?
Over the past year Japan has seen a surgence in the number of "Rabbit Cafe's". Much like Cat Cafe's, the Rabbit Cafe allows patrons to snuggle with a bunny even though they can not have one themselves. Since most Japanese apartments do not allow pets, the citizens have resorted to cafe's where they can find the joy and relaxation only a pet can bring.
Watch the video below to experience a Rabbit Cafe yourself and learn the new meaning of BYOB!
Rabbits Rescued from a Hoarding Situation in Ohio
There are more than 30 rabbits in Ohio that need your help!
One of our readers, Susan Schroeder, sent us the following information:
Herman Cain Rabbit Ad Glorifies Animal Cruelty? (Video)
WARNING: The video below contains implied graphic images of violence towards rabbits
At what point does implied animal abuse cross the line? Herman Cain was a Republican candidate for the presidential run before pulling out last December. While he has been quiet the last several months, this month he started to resurface with a series of ads with the intention of illustrating the dangers of "our economy on stimulus".
Perhaps you remember the "Your brain on drugs" ads from the 80's? Well it appears Herman has his own spin on the vintage commercial. Only this time, instead of using a lifeless egg, he is using live animals to make his point.
Video: Rabbit vs Snake – Rabbit Wins
Last week a video went viral showing a rabbit herding sheep. This reminded me of a video I saw awhile back about a rabbit giving a snake a good what for. So many people think that rabbits are timid, fragile creatures but these videos show otherwise! Check out this awesome video of a wild rabbit whooping on a snake.
Video: Rabbit Herding Sheep Like a Dog!!
I found this video Amazing! Some house rabbit owners know what it's like to have their rabbit chase them and try to "herd" them. But who knew that sheep would be startled by something so small! This rabbit really shows some gumption! Let me know what you think the comments below:
Bob Barker and His Bunny “Mr Rabbit”
In this Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 photo, retired game show host Bob Barker holds his 8-year-old rabbit Mr. Rabbit at his home in Los Angeles. Barker would like his rabbit to spend more time in its litter box. And Mr. Rabbit's resolution for Barker? What else? "To continue urging folks to have their pets spayed and neutered, including rabbits."
Future Study of Rabbit Relinquishment
By Tasha Welch
My name is Tasha Welch, I am a 4th year BSc.H. Animal Biology student
at the University of Guelph. Over the past 3 months I have been
reviewing literature on the positive and negative implications of the
human – animal bond and discovered there is little research on rabbit
ownership and relinquishment. This lack of research, and my love for
rabbits, has inspired me to develop and conduct my own study in this
field.
8 Lop Rabbits Dumped in Wellington NZ
From the Wellington SPCA Website:
"Wellington SPCA received a call on Friday afternoon stating that several pet Lop-eared rabbits had been abandoned on Harris Road, Judgeford (on Haywards Hill).
A local resident was able to catch two by hand, and an inspector was able to catch another three on Friday evening to bring them into the Newtown centre. At least three more rabbits are still loose in the area, although humane traps have been left so these rabbits can be brought in and taken care of.
Pet Rabbit Saved from Drainage Pipe
The Bristol franchise business of Drain Doctor Plumbing and Drainage (www.draindoctor.co.uk) reacted quickly to an emergency call for help from a local family who had an unusual blockage in their drains.
As a result of the call, Frank Cole, Bob Munro and the team from Drain Doctor Bristol can now add ‘animal rescue’ to their list of services.
Late on a recent Sunday afternoon the team received a call from the father of a six-year-old girl whose prized pet Netherland dwarf rabbit Minni had gone missing. Frank thought that this was a strange call for an emergency plumbing and drain repair company.
