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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 03/06/2008 at 5:55 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I want to send an editorial to my local newspaper on not buying bunnies for Easter presents. I know I seen a sample editorial on a rabbit site somewhere but I can’t find it. Anyone ever see one I could use? I’ll write my own if I have to but I would like to do it the lazy way
- 03/06/2008 at 6:06 PM
  osprey
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  Feel free to use any part of our article from last year.
- 03/06/2008 at 6:12 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  That’s great Osprey. There’s lots of stuff in there I can use. Thanks
- 03/07/2008 at 10:28 AM
  Hedi
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  The Make Mine Chocolate website has a letter to the editor that you can use as well as letters that can be sent to photographers. They have some great flyers as well.
  
  http://www.makeminechocolate.org
  
  I sent a bunch out to local photographers that we know use buns at Easter time. I also sent their editor letter to our local paper but waiting to hear back if they are going to use it.
- 03/07/2008 at 2:50 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Oh cool. I will have to check that out. I thought I looked on the MMC site but I guessed I must have overlooked it.
- 03/07/2008 at 3:16 PM
  osprey
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- 03/08/2008 at 6:20 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Wow, what a great poster. I already printed up all my posters but I think I will save that one for next year. I love how bold it is.
- 03/08/2008 at 8:16 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  This is the article I ended up sending, parts of it are from other articles, I just sort of made it my own a bit. I hope they publish it!
  
  Dear Editor:
  
  Over the next few weeks, pet stores will be stocking up on adorable, baby bunnies and thousands of adults will be tempted to buy a rabbit for a child as an Easter gift . I ask anyone who is considering buying a rabbit this year to stop and think about these important facts:
  
  First, although rabbits can make wonderful pets, they are naturally fragile and timid. An active child who expects a cuddly pet can easily terrify or even injure a rabbit.
  
  Second, a well cared for rabbit can live ten years or longer and will require just as much love, attention, and veterinary care as a dog or cat would. So don’t give an Easter rabbit to a child unless you know the parents will be happy to take on a decade-long commitment.
  
  Hundreds of rabbits end up at shelters or set “free” after the novelty wears off. Rabbits cannot be set “free” out of doors- it’s a death sentence. They are usually killed by predators, cars or the elements within 72 hours, suffering terribly.
  
  If you want to make a child’s Easter happy, don’t give a live rabbit unless you know it will be loved and cared for throughout its life. If there’s any doubt, give a plush or chocolate bunny instead. A Rabbit is NOT a Child’s Toy or a disposable pet. It’s a 10 year commitment.
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