Campaign Matters

MMC to get more news coverage!

Submitted by Terri Cook on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 21:57

Tune in or set your DVR to catch our own John Dean and foster bun, Charley, on the noon news on WSYX 6 this Friday, April 15th! John will be talking about Make Mine Chocolate!, but I suspect Charley will be the real star of the show! We anticipate the segment will likely air around 12:40pm. Thank you John and Charley! We know you'll be great!!
MMC on 10TV Sunday Morning News

Submitted by Terri Cook on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 19:50

The Columbus House Rabbit Society's MMC Day at Capital Area Humane Society on April 2nd was featured on 10TV's morning news the following day.
CHRS and MMC at CAHS.... a post-script

Submitted by Terri Cook on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 20:50

I was back out at CAHS today to meet one of the Girl Scouts from yesterday (and her dad) who was the winner of two of our great raffle prizes. She was THRILLED with her baskets!! Overheard as they were walking out the door: "The money you spent on those tickets was REALLY WORTH IT, Dad!" Too cute!!
"Make Mine Chocolate!" at the Capital Area Humane Society a HUGE Success!

Submitted by Terri Cook on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 20:19

Thanks to everyone (and everyBUN) who attended the CHRS "Make Mine Chocolate!" Day at the Capital Area Humane Society in Hilliard, OH today!! What a GREAT event!!

The timing was perfect, too, because this morning was orientation for new shelter volunteers and then in the afternoon, the shelter hosted about 60 Girl Scouts (4 to 5 Troops) working on their animal care badges. The girls spend time learning about caring for animals, how the shelter works, and then making toys and treats for the animals. They are accompanied by their moms and troop leaders, and sometimes their whole families. It all added up to a lot of foot traffic coming past our tables! Our volunteers took time with each group of Girl Scouts to talk about the challenges of living with a house rabbit, explain the goals of the "Make Mine Chocolate!" campaign, and to find out what the girls had learned about rabbits in their day at the shelter and answer their questions.

We had lots of winners for our fabulous raffle prizes, gave away lots of info on living with a rabbit, enjoyed sweet baked goodies thanks to our friends from Job's Daughters, and will be featured on the 10tv news at 11:00pm tonight! Plus we raised nearly $700 for the bunnies at CAHS!!!

I'd like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made it all possible, and to CAHS for allowing us to set up in their lobby!! GREAT JOB everyone!
Louie Free talks MMC - Round 2

Submitted by Terri Cook on Fri, 04/01/2011 - 21:29

Heather Dean was thrilled to do another on-air segment with Louie Free today. The conversation was well-timed with the release of the Universal Pictures movie HOP in theaters today. Rescue groups and animal welfare organizations across the country are joining forces to alert parents not to fall victim to their children's pleas for a pet rabbit after seeing this rabbit-themed movie. Parents are urged to buy their child a chocolate rabbit, or a stuffed toy this Easter-not a live rabbit.

Louie also spoke with Heather about other "Make Mine Chocolate!" activities both locally and nationally. Heather spoke about our featured partnership with Rescue Chocolate and their support of the campaign. Heather mentioned that listeners can keep tabs on the campaign by visiting www.makeminechocolate.org.

Louie has been a supporter of rabbit rescue and "Make Mine Chocolate!" for years and we appreciate his tireless efforts to raise awareness. Please tune in to his radio show online at www.louiefreeshow.com.
Heather Dean talks MMC with Louie Free

Submitted by Terri Cook on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 22:44

The Louie Free Radio Show, based in Youngstown but broadcasting online, is a long-time supporter of the "Make Mine Chocolate!" campaign. Today Heather Dean spoke on the air with Louie for an unprecedented 40 minutes about the importance of doing your research before bringing a rabbit into your home. A chocolate rabbit or stuffed animal are better alternatives as Easter gifts for children. Live rabbits should not be an impulse purchase during Easter, or at anytime. Our website at www.makeminechocolate.org features fun Interactive Bun activities to help your family determine if a rabbit is the right pet for your family.

During the conversation with Louie, Heather brought up concerns about the new movie Hop, in theaters April 1st. The movie depicts the Easter rabbit who causes mischief as a house pet. The concern is that children will see the movie and ask their parents if they can have a pet rabbit because they look like so much fun. Heather pointed out that parents should use this movie as a way to educate their children on the importance of being a responsible pet owner. Heather reminded parents that if children beg for a pet rabbit after seeing the movie, buy them a stuffed animal to put in their Easter basket and explain to them that a pet rabbit needs a lot of care and they are not animals that like to be picked up or carried around. A stuffed animal is a better alternative for young children.

Louie is very passionate about the well-being of rabbits and Heather has a calm demeanor which makes for an interesting conversation! You never know what Louie will say but its nice to know that he strongly supports "Make Mine Chocolate!" and is willing to do whatever he can to help rabbits. Heather plans to talk to him again in a few weeks to further discuss the responsibilities of having a rabbit, and why they should not be an impulse purchase. To listen to the Louie Free Show, please visit www.louiefreeshow.com.
Local MMC Events - Columbus House Rabbit Society

Submitted by Terri Cook on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 21:32

The Easter season is upon us, which means our "Make Mine Chocolate!" campaign is in full swing. We've got a couple of events planned this year to get the word out that rabbits should not be given as Easter gifts.

"Make Mine Chocolate!" Rabbit Day Information Fair and Bake Sale

This event will take place at Capital Area Humane Society on April 2, 2011, 12:00pm to 5:00pm. We will feature the adoptable rabbits at CAHS and CHRS/CAHS volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions about living with a house rabbit. The event will include raffle prizes and a bake sale. CHRS member Linda Davies has again offered to provide tables full of delicious baked treats prepared by her girls' service group Job's Daughters. Proceeds from this event will go to support the rabbits at the Capital Area Humane Society.

Needed:
Volunteers to sell advance raffle tickets -- $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets. Volunteers to attend the day of the event to help staff information table, assist with adoptable CAHS rabbits, assist with raffle sales and drawing, assist with bake sale.

Meeting:
Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00pm at Panera Bread on SR 161 at Sawmill Road (behind Barnes & Noble) to pick up raffle tickets and photos of raffle items.

Please RSVP to Terri (sauceypaw@gmail.com or terri@columbusrabbit.org) and let me know if you are interested in helping out.

Wilson's Garden Center in Newark, OH on April 17, 2011 - 1:00-4:00pm

Wilson's Garden Center in Newark, Ohio holds an annual Easter event. This year, they are having the Easter Bunny pass out candy to children and have invited us to have an information table and feature an adoptable bunny. They understand we will not be adopting out any rabbits that day and that our focus would be educating people on proper rabbit care. The event takes place indoors with space for our table and a 4x4 pen.

Needed:
Volunteers to attend the event from set up through tear down, including transportation of the foster bun.

Please RSVP to Terri (sauceypaw@gmail.com or terri@columbusrabbit.org) and let me know if you are interested in helping out.
"Hop" - Early Easter Warning

Submitted by Terri Cook on Fri, 11/26/2010 - 22:13

"HOP" is a new animated/live action movie scheduled for release in April 2011. While I'm sure this is a cute movie, I am not thrilled that it will mean more impulse Easter bunnies that will end up at shelters, rescues, abandoned outside or neglected.

Since it's said that the best defense is a good offense, we will need to start early this year with our "Make Mine Chocolate!" message.

Please send POLITE comments to Universal Pictures and ask them to include the "Make Mine Chocolate!" PSA starring Rich Little (available on the MMC website) as part of the distribution, and to link to the MMC website from the movie website.

We'll also be encouraging supporters to contact local theaters showing the movie and ask to post or pass out MMC flyers. You can read more about the movie and view the trailer here:
http://thebnn.org/2010/11/25/bunny-drummin/

Happy Easter, folks.
MMC in the Yuma Sun

Submitted by Terri Cook on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 22:54

Heather Dean was interviewed by Stephanie Wilken with the Yuma Sun.

Bunnies, chicks are longtime commitments

Heather Dean, community outreach coordinator with Make Mine Chocolate, an international campaign to help educate people about owning rabbits as pets, said rabbits are the third most abandoned animal in the U.S. after cats and dogs.

She said that while rabbits may seem like a "low maintenance starter pet," owners need to be prepared for an eight- to nine-year commitment.

"And do realize 'my child will become bored with this animal in a few weeks,'" she said.

Keep reading the full article, which also urges people to reconsider giving chicks at Easter, too.

Thanks to Heather for always doing such a great job representing MMC!
Gallery HOPPERS on Saturday!

Submitted by Terri Cook on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 21:57

It's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend, and what better reason to join CHRS members at this month's Gallery Hop in the Short North!! On Saturday night (April 3rd), from 4-10pm, Columbus' premier art district will be "hopping" with people enjoying the Spring weather, perusing the galleries, sampling fine cuisine, listening to music, and taking in the sights. We'll be there, too, decked out in our MMC gear and bunny ears, passing out MMC flyers and CHOCOLATE BUNNIES to spread the word that rabbits are not disposable pets!

Feel free to join us, for a few minutes or a few hours - take advantage of the lovely weather, stop by Jeni's for some ice cream, grab a coffee at MoJoe Lounge, and save some bunnies.

Contact Megan Lynch at feinexdesignhouse@gmail.com or Terri Cook at terri@columbusrabbit.org for more details!

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