current issues

Rabbits are not testing tools

Animals all over the world are used in laboratories as test "tools" for
cosmetics and other human products.

Rabbits are just one of the many animals used in cruel and barbaric ways.
Skin tests, eye tests and force feeding toxic substances are just some of
the inhumane "tests" the laboratories are conducting.

Rabbits used in the fur industry
are "purpose-bred" and confined
to battery cages like other fur
farmed animals. They spend their
entire miserable lives standing on
thin cage wires, never having a
chance to dig, jump or play.

Hundreds of thousands of rabbits are imprisoned in bare wire cages all over Australia,
millions more worldwide (in 2004 the figure was 865 million), just to be slaughtered for
their fur and flesh. Crammed into cages, movement is restricted (so they don`t waste
energy) in order to increase their size. These animals will never experience the fresh air,
grass under their feet, or even be able to run or jump.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

REFUSE TO BUY OR WEAR FUR AND BOYCOTT ALL STORES THAT SELL FUR PRODUCTS

* Help us raise public awareness and stop the fur trade. It only exists because there is a demand.

* If you are aware of any stores/designers selling fur, email BOING at askboing@bigpond.com

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

* Boycott restaurants that sell rabbit. Tell the staff why you can't stay in their establishment
and complain to the Manager.

* Help us raise public awareness and stop the rabbit meat trade. Many people do not realise
that rabbit is factory farmed domestic pet breeds

* If you are aware of any restaurants selling rabbit, email BOING at askboing@bigpond.com

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

* Only buy cruelty free products

* Check out Choose Cruelty Free's list of
preferred products

* Spread the word about animal testing, tell your
friends and encourage them to buy cruelty free

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

* Don't buy animals from pet shops

* Support local shelters when looking for your new companion

* Spread the word and tell your friends and family why buying
animals from pet shops is not a good idea

Pet rabbit owners currently face a fine of $30,000 if caught with their beloved pet
bunny. Please sign our petition to ask the Qld govt to remove this fine for desexed,
vaccinated & registered pet rabbits and promote responsible pet care in Queensland.