Bunnyzine

13/12/2025

California ~

Back in the spring, we shared an important alert about a troubling trend in pet breeding, from the Wired article "Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit". It's not science fiction; gene-editing technology is being used to create glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic cats and dogs. This isn't innovation—it's exploitation. Animals are not novelties or aesthetic trends. They deserve respect, not genetic manipulation for human amusement.

That's why Assembly Member Castillo is now putting forward AB 1382, the Ethics Over Aesthetics Act, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation. The bill will prohibit the sale of animals that have been genetically engineered for cosmetic purposes.

If you took action in the spring, thank you. If you haven't yet, we're urging you to speak up now. Visit socialcompassioninlegislation.org/how-to-help, choose AB 1382, and fill out your information to have a support letter sent to your representative on your behalf by Social Compassion in Legislation. Let's stand together and say NO to designer animals.

11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Germany ~

Because she felt overwhelmed, influencer Alicia Vosgrau abandoned her rabbits in the forest. Animal rights activists are now calling for a ban on keeping animals and legal action.

10/12/2025

The black-tailed jackrabbit is not really a rabbit at all, but a hare. Hares are larger than rabbits with longer legs and longer ears. In mild-winter regions like the San Joaquin Valley in California, jackrabbits may produce several litters each year, with two to four young per litter. Young jackrabbits are called “leverets” and, unlike rabbits, are born fully furred with their eyes open.

Photo courtesy of Rick Kimble at San Luis National Wildlife Refuge.

10/12/2025

Because either it will or it won’t.

09/12/2025

Corvallis OR

Firefighters in Corvallis were busy on Sunday night as they responded to two separate structure fires across the city, according to Corvallis Fire Department officials.

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

Everything that is real was imagined first.
From The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) by Margery Williams

And I couldn't resist using these words in this hare painting from earlier this year (and yes, it's now a very bright and cheery card).

I'm always keen to include other creatures in my paintings, other than the star attraction! In this case, the common blue butterfly which we see in our fields here. If only we saw hares too.

Instead, our flower pots are populated by peacocks who love to stand in them at the front of my parent's house, catching the morning sun. A beautiful sight.

I'm off out now to see to my boys. I'm not going to tell them how much rain is coming this week. Just make sure they've lots of food and comfortable beds to snooze and roll in.

And be envious of them snoozing. Dark mornings are great for deep sleeps until the alrm goes. But it does make waking up all the more challenging. 😴

I really hope you like this painting. It's still looking for a home.....

08/12/2025

Terrific guide for novice through experienced rabbit lovers

08/12/2025

A family in DeKalb County escaped a house fire thanks to their pet rabbit, Coco, which thumped and alerted them just as smoke detectors went off.

Because of Coco’s warning, the whole family got out safely before the fire spread through the back of the house and kitchen. 🙏

📸- WSB-TV

08/12/2025

St. Louis MO

NEXT SUNDAY!!

We are offering a special holiday photo session and family event on Sunday, December 14th between 12N - 4P. If you have questions, please write to us at [email protected] You do not need to have your own bunny to attend. If you are bringing a bunny, it is required that you bring proof of your rabbit's current RHDV2 vaccination. Thank you.

07/12/2025

We love seeing people connect with animals, but we’re concerned about how rabbits and other animals are handled in some farm parks. Frequent handling in loud, busy settings can be very stressful for them 🐰

We support The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund's call to end 'pat-a-pet' sessions. A kinder approach is letting visitors enjoy animals from a respectful distance, whilst learning about what makes them unique and fascinating.

If you agree, or would like to learn more, you can sign the pat-a-pet-pledge here: https://bit.ly/48dVqGt