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February 26, 2008
2008 Midwest Veterinary Conference
Last weekend, Columbus HRS once again hosted a booth at the annual Midwest Veterinary Conference at the Columbus Convention Center. In spite of the cold and nasty weather outside, things were warm and friendly inside, thanks in part to spokesrabbits Rupert and Elaina. As in the past, we offered a selection of excellent articles and materials on rabbit care, health and behavior. But it's no surprise that the rabbits stole the show!
On Friday, Rupert took full advantage of the Cottontail Cottage to demonstrate his superior ability to nap amidst any hustle and bustle. He also played hard-to-get, peeking out the second floor window when passers-by caught his eye, popping up to the top level to make sure they got a good look at him, then dashing down to chew his willow basket and get a drink before resuming his nap.
On Saturday, Elaina also did extremely well, as she always does when she's out and about. She really is quite the ham. She also got on the top floor of the cottontail cottage so people could pet her as they passed by.
The buns not only attract attention to our booth, but also serve to demonstrate how real rabbits behave. People who have never heard of house rabbits (yes, they do exist) can see them using a litterbox, eating hay, and interacting with humans in a way that shows their natural curiosity and intelligence. As much as we can talk about them, the buns really do speak for themselves.
Posted by Terri at February 26, 2008 10:49 PM