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…

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…

Run Rabbit Run: Is the Rabbit Real or CGI?

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Netflix’s ‘Run Rabbit’ Run’ is a horror thriller film directed by Daina Reid and written by Hannah Kent. Set in the South Australian countryside, it stars Sarah Snook (‘Succession’) as Sarah, an experienced fertility doctor whose life takes a drastic turn when her 7-year-old daughter, Mia, claims to have memories of another life. Mia’s claims unravel Sarah’s past, leading to a creepy exploration of motherhood and resulting anxiety. In the movie, Mia has a pet rabbit which marks the start of her strange behavior amidst some truly unsettling scenes. If you are wondering whether the rabbit in ‘Run Rabbit’ Run’…

Sudbury wildlife center at capacity with baby birds, animals

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Gloria Morissette doesn’t have to travel far to get to Turtle Pond Wildlife Center. The refuge can be found right in its backyard. She currently has over 200 wildlife animals under care, ranging from turtles and squirrels, to porcupines and birds. What people don’t realize is that the majority of those are orphans. And Morissette said Turtle Pond in Greater Sudbury, Ont. is now at capacity with the number of animals it’s taken in. This year, Morissette said she’s taken in over 40 baby racoons, alone. A student at Turtle Pond feeds a fledgling European Starling. (Kayla Guerrette/CBC) “I’m getting…

Rabbits are my spirit animal, and that’s how my great-grandchildren will likely know me

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First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Illustration by Mary Kirkpatrick I was pregnant with twins and living in Yellowknife when my then-husband brought me a handmade gift from the far north to celebrate. It was a rabbit made out of duffle, wearing an Inuit amauti with two baby rabbits tucked into its hood. I already had an affinity for bunnies so it was a fitting gift, but looking back I saw that it could also be the genesis of Spirit Rabbit, who has come to play…

Think twice before adopting a rabbit for Easter – Kelowna News

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Think twice about a bunny Madison Erhardt With Easter just a few weeks away, The Responsible Animal Care Society (TRACS) is encouraging families to stick to a chocolate bunny instead of a real one this holiday. TRACS president Cyndy Mymka says it’s important to think through adopting a pet and they shouldn’t be bought on impulse. “We diminish the lives of animals when we look at them as Easter novelties. They are living sentient beings. When we sit and think of baby bunnies for Easter. What do you do with them after? If that’s the way you are going to…

Mini zoo in Kolkata’s New Town to have Himalayan black bear, lion, tiger

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A separate enclosure for carnivores has been earmarked at ‘Harinalaya’, the new zoo set up in New Town area of ​​the city, which houses birds and several species of herbivores, a senior official of West Bengal Zoo Authority said Monday. The mini zoo, located near Eco Park’s gate number 6 in Action Area 2 of New Town area, a satellite township near the city, has been renovated recently and new enclosures have been built for housing carnivores, the official told PTI. “As of now, there are more than 100 rare birds, two giraffes, two zebras and one hippopotamus at the…