July 2010
Rabbit World View July 2010 NewsletterHot Cross Buns  Is it ever hot this summer - whew! For those without central air conditioning make sure your buns stay nice and cool or they will get cross. Rabbits can take the cold much better than the heat. You see, rabbits do not sweat. Their air conditioning system is in their ears. Blood first flows to the ears where it is closer to the air and then to the rest of the body. A rabbit's body temperature is normally 102*. Panting is another means buns utilize to keep cool.Many guardians will put a frozen water bottle in the bunny's cage for relief, or put a wet towel over the cage with a fan blowing on it. Whatever is done, by all means keep your pets cool during these scorching months of summer. Too Hot In The Kitchen  In Sunset Magazine's July 2010 issue on page 16 the article "The West at its Best" features artisan food traditions extolling the good taste of rabbit meat. Keep in mind, these are not wild rabbits some cowboy shot out on the range, but domestic rabbits like the ones we love as house pets. We can't imagine Sunset Magazine extolling the virtues of eating dog or cat meat, can you? If you would like to give Sunset Magazine a piece of your mind, you can do so by writing them at: Sunset Reader Letters 80 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Or you can call them at 650/321-3600. Thanks to the folks at SaveABunny for alerting us to this latest public push to think of domestic rabbits as gourmet food instead of adorable, lovable house pets. From The Frying Pan Speaking of farms that breed rabbits for meat, here is a video about a rabbit rescue group that successfully saved 400 rabbits headed for the meat counter. It is six minutes in length and gives out good information on taking care of rabbits and what great pets they make. The hosts of the TV show "Daytime" are enthralled by the big white rabbit brought into the studio by the spokeswoman for Rescue Rabbit, Inc of Ontario, Canada. View it here: Rescued White Rabbit Obsessive Rabbit Love?  Annette Edwards raises large rabbits. In fact, one of her rabbits currently holds the 2010 Guinness World Record for the longest rabbit in the world. This great-grandmother also has an alter ego. You see, Annette sometimes likes to look and dress like Jessica Rabbit, the sexy girlfriend of Roger Rabbit from the Disney movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (see our review of this movie Roger Rabbit). She even had cosmetic surgery done, as well as going on a special diet to get those Jessica Rabbit curves. Read about Annette and see the under five minute video of her interview on a British TV show at: Jessica RabbitVideo Of The Month If you haven't seen the Geico commercial featuring Elmer Fudd, then now is your opportunity. It is only 30 seconds long but is very funny. Have a laugh at: Elmer Fudd New Additions At The Mid-South Bunny Museum .jpg) We have acquired a white Honda Civic christened "The White Rabbit". It is great for hurrying to the bunny store for lettuce and hay because we always seem to be running late for a very important date.  We are always on the lookout for unique bunny items for the museum. Recently we came across this scotch tape holder in the shape of a bunny at our local Walmart. It is definitely a museum worthy item.Bunny Bonding Success We are so happy to report that our three-year old Mini-Lop Bincy Bunny and our six month old Blackie Bunny have successfully bonded. In fact, they have become almost inseparable. If only humans could bond the way these two house rabbits have done, then the world could be a nicer place. .jpg) It is a sign of great grace when love continues in a family. And although we know how people can "wub us the wong way", we wish for you and your family great grace, David & Linda Mid-South Bunny Museum |
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