Fuzzy Florida town faces, adorable invasion species: lionhead rabbits

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Breadcrumb Trail Links World News Let loose by a backyard breeder two years ago, the longhaired bunnies now number in the scores, and the city is considering a cull Author of the article: The Associated Press Terry Spencer Published Jul 17, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 4 minute read Alicia Griggs looks out at rabbits outside her home during an interview this month in Wilton Manors, Fla. Photo by Wilfredo Lee /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Article content WILTON MANORS, Fla. — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down…

Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners

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Open this photo in gallery: Alicia Griggs looks out at rabbits outside her home during an interview, in Wilton Manors, Fla., on July 11.Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Ms. Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators. Ms. Griggs is spearheading efforts to…

Michigan bill aims to prohibit sale of dogs, cats, rabbits in pet stores | News, Sports, Jobs

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News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Karma is a Fish employee Brieanna Frehling holds a rabbit that is for sale at the pet store in Alpena. A new law proposed in Lansing would end the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores to help end the pipeline between them and breeders. The Alpena store does not sell dogs or cats, and purchases its rabbits from 4-H members. ALPENA — A recently introduced bill in the Michigan Legislature could eventually make the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores illegal. State Rep. Penelope…

BC announces $12-million for four new animal shelters across the province as demand rises

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Open this photo in gallery: BC Premier David Eby gave a treat to a corgi named Honey before a news conference in Vancouver on June 26. He says work is continuing to establish a pet breeder registry in the province to reduce pressure on existing SPCA facilities, while addressing cases of animal abuse associated with substandard breeders.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press BC Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12-million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities. Several of the society’s dogs were brought in Monday while Eby announced the funding would be used to…

Droitwich students are now equipped to properly care for pet rabbits thanks to Blue Cross

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CHILDREN from a Droitwich school are the latest among the future generation to learn about the complex needs of domesticated rabbits as part of Blue Cross’ plans to educate pet owners. Four, five and six-year-olds at the Ombersley Endowed First School were treated to an in-depth presentation by Blue Cross education officer, Jason Cortis on how best to look after pet bunnies. According to a recent PDSA report, 53 per cent of rabbit owners lack the necessary knowledge of their pets’ basic care needs. The Blue Cross talk, arranged by local developer Bromford, hopes to help the younger generation understand…

I’m devastated after Evri lost my pet rat’s ashes after I sent them to get turned into a cuddly toy

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A WOMAN has been left devastated after courier firm Evri lost her pet rat’s ashes, which she had sent off to be made into a cuddly toy. Jaimie Popplewell, from Hull, Yorkshire, wanted a souvenir of her beloved rodent Pumpkin after she succumbed to pneumonia in January. 4 Jaimie Popplewell, 21, was devastated by the death of her pet rat PumpkinCredit: MEN Media 4 After he was cremated, he sent his ashes off to be placed in a crocheted toyCredit: MEN Media Jaimie, 21, told the Hull Daily Mail that she was heartbroken by the loss. The pet owner’s disturbance…

Zicorba urges ban on rabbits imports from SA

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Rabbit haemorrhagic disease is fatal in rabbits. It is caused by several virus strains. RABBIT farmers’ lobby group, the Zimbabwe Commercial Rabbit Breeders Association (Zicorba) has called for an immediate ban on live rabbit imports from South Africa following the recent outbreak of a deadly rabbit virus in that country. The Kingdom of Eswatini recently banned imports of live rabbits from South Africa and more countries in southern Africa may follow suit. Zicorba president Regis Nyamakanga said a temporary ban of imports from South Africa would help prevent the spread of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD), which broke out in…

Run Rabbit Run: Why Did Sarah Kill Alice?

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Netflix’s ‘Run Rabbit’ Run’ is a horror thriller film directed by Daina Reid and written by Hannah Kent. It stars Sarah Snook (‘Succession’) as Sarah, a single mother who lives with her daughter, Mia. However, the mother-daughter relationship takes a dark turn when Mia claims she is Alice, Sarah’s dead sister. Consequently, Sarah is forced to relive a traumatic incident from her past, which leads to some truly dark and unsettling moments exploring the monstrosity within a mother. However, to keep its tense atmosphere and involve viewers in the story’s psychological thriller aspects, the film reveals a little about Sarah’s…