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- 03/13/2008 at 8:32 AM
  Lagomorpheus
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  http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-40/120504691122730.xml&coll=6
  
  She figures a bunny isn’t as high-maintenance as a dog.
  
  The family put their 9-year-old Rottweiler down two years ago after it was struck by a vehicle.
  
  “(Ashley’s) a calm person, and she wants something to cuddle with,” Silva said. “I think a rabbit would be better for her right now — something to keep her entertained and help her learn responsibility.”
  
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  The only lettuce they should eat is Romaine, in addition to carrots, apples and oranges, Dahl said.
- 03/13/2008 at 8:42 AM
  Lagomorpheus
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  The article seems to say that rabbits are easier to care for than dogs, they make good pets for young children, and their diets consist of “Romaine, in addition to carrots, apples and oranges.”
- 03/13/2008 at 9:14 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Hey Lago
  Can you put the contact info for them here? We can all write the news and let them know how inaccurate they are, and the population problem they are contributing to by printing that junk!
  Thanks
- 03/13/2008 at 9:21 AM
  Lagomorpheus
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  contact info:
  you can call our main number, (734) 997-7090. Or you can write us at 339 E. Liberty Street, Suite 210 Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
  email can be sent through online form at http://www.mlive.com/contactus/
- 03/13/2008 at 10:37 AM
  Beka27
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  hmmm… the article was not as wrong as it could have been tho. it did mention adoption, spay/neuter, regular vet care, and the long-term commitment involved.
  
  oranges… not right.
  
  cuddling… probably not.
  
  low-maintenace… hahahahahaha!!!
  
  i’d give the article a 65%.
- 03/13/2008 at 11:06 AM
  Sage Cat
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  Hey Y’all,
  
  I just sent a comment to MLive through their website.
  I mentioned what a proper dies is and that they are not “live stuffed animals”.
  I also gave links to HRS & Make mine chocolate.
  I don’t know if it will help, but . . . .
- 03/13/2008 at 11:22 AM
  ScooterandAnnette
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  Oranges are okay for bunnies – ours like them.
- 03/13/2008 at 11:41 AM
  Lagomorpheus
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  The point isn’t that rabbits can’t eat those things. They can. The point is that they list a rabbit’s diet as Romaine lettuce and a variety of sugary/starchy treats.
  
  And saying that Romaine is the only lettuce a rabbit can eat is also incorrect. Off the top of my head I know that boston and bib lettuce are fine to give to a rabbit…
- 03/13/2008 at 11:50 AM
  Sarita
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  I think it would be better to supply more accurate information to the publication or the person who made this statement (it’s possible that’s not exactly what she said, these things absolutely happen) rather than attacking the publication or the person who made this statement according to the website.
- 03/13/2008 at 11:57 AM
  Lagomorpheus
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  It looks like that’s exactly what folks are doing up there ^
- 03/13/2008 at 12:20 PM
  Beka27
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  hmmm. i always thought citrus was a no-no b/c of the acidity… time for more research…
- 03/13/2008 at 12:32 PM
  KatnipCrzy
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  I was really disappointed when I saw this in our local newspaper. I was surprised that the adoption fee varied if they were spayed or neutered or not- why wouldn’t you spay or neuter before adoption? I am not even sure I would find age to be a valid reason to not spay/neuter.
  
  The vet for the Kent County Humane Society is a great small animal vet- she had guinea pigs thru vet school and adored them. It seems as though no one bothered to get her opinion about the adopt a thon.
  
  If anyone would like the address of the place that is responsible for the adopt-a-thon I can post it.
- 03/13/2008 at 3:44 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Nope orange is OK, and I’ve read (but not done it) that they can have the peel too!
- 03/13/2008 at 9:00 PM
  Hedi
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  http://www.rabbit.org/care/fruits.html
  
  From HRS diet page:
  
  Please refer to the Diet FAQ for detailed info on proper quantities and combinations to feed for a well-ballanced diet.
  
  Apple (remove stem and seeds)
  Blueberries
  Melon
  Orange (including peel)
  Papaya
  Peach
  Pear
  Pineapple
  Plums
  Raspberries
  Strawberries
  
  Sugary fruits such as bananas and grapes should be used only sparingly, as occasional treats. Bunnies have a sweet tooth and if left to their own devices will devour sugary foods to the exclusion of healthful ones.
- 03/13/2008 at 9:25 PM
  KatnipCrzy
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  This whole article with Easter coming up just did NOT DO SERVICE to the efforts of bunny rescue groups. Easter was not even mentioned- let alone trying to convey what a house rabbit REALLY is.
  
  I am not sure who is to blame- but I plan on mailing my letter directly to the Humane Society of Kent County as they are the ones that came off looking poorly in the eyes of rabbit enthusiasts!
- 03/14/2008 at 1:36 PM
  Lagomorpheus
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  The point isn’t that rabbits can’t eat those things. They can. The point is that they list a rabbit’s diet as Romaine lettuce and a variety of sugary/starchy treats.
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