As a rabbit, I represent the underdog. We have been considered second class for way too long, and it's time for us to take action.  Just like cats, dogs and other animals, we feel happy, we feel sad, and we feel pain. We can suffer greatly, yet we are still one of the only companion animals that can be slaughtered for meat and fur. 

We're still classified as poultry and are not fully protected by the Humane Slaughter Act. That's means that we can still be killed while fully conscious.  Most rabbit meat facilities are not regulated and inspected, and they are notoriously filthy and cruel.

Because of this, stories like Hawthorne's (below), will continue to happen. Thank goodness my good buddy Hawthorne is now in the safe loving arms of SaveABunny, and is available for adoption. Even if you're not able to adopt Hawthorne in, you can support SaveABunny's efforts through their website or buy my Mr Pinkerton Gear, where the profits also go to help save bunnies like Hawthorne.

Hawthorne's Story

My name is Hawthorne and I am very grateful to be alive.
I was rescued from a horrible life being sold as a "meat" rabbit at a flea market in San Francisco. I am a big bunny that was crammed into a tiny cage with other rabbits and we had no food or water or space to move. As you can see from the "BEFORE" photo, I am urine stained from being underneath other frightened rabbits.

And this is my "after" photo---after I was brushed and cleaned. It will take me a few months to grow in the soft, silky white fur that I have underneath all this mess.

Even though humans had not been kind to me so far in my short life, I am still a sweet, gentle boy. I am a little shy at first and not sure if your hand coming toward me means that I will be hit and hurt, or stroked and loved. I am so grateful for a tender touch and kindness.