Mr. Pieces Rabbit Resource

Explain this one to your children at dinner tonight... more Florida algae bloom death.

Wait... it is not explainable. It's a disgusting shame... a shame we all must bear.

What will you do to help stop this from happening again next year?

Many of you have asked about pet-proofing under the couch, so here is how I've done it.
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Rabbits like narrow and dark places, which is why under the couch is a favorite hiding space for most pet bunnies. Allowing them to spend their time there, however, can be dangerous and unrealistic for many of us. For example, many bunnies don' realize how tight a spot is, so once there they panic and hurt themselves while trying to escape (I have unfortunately seen disabled buns on IG as a result of this.) Another problem, particularly for me, is that some sofas conveniently double as chew toys (the construction of mine is wooden), so it wasn't unusual back in the day to question if I live with bunnies or beavers. Despite all my attempts to stop them, they were determined to chew the couch into a new shape, so I soon realized some day we might end up falling on them, as we sit. I tried everything. I blocked with cardboard - they chewed it. I put suitcases under the couch, which only annoyed them and Arnie chewed a hole in the couch trying to make an "entrance". I tried fabric and blocked off with furniture - the smallest movement that would open a slit would immediately entice the buns to attack. I ended up browsing Home Depot one day for a solution when I came about the wooden panels - they were very light and super cheap. I got a pack, wood glue, a mini saw and a measurement tape and headed home. I measured the opening under the couch and glued together a couple of the panels to make a perfectly fitted solution. It was that easy. I did it by myself, in my apartment living room - no power tools or anything fancy needed. Make sure that you fit it perfectly because a gap or pokey corner will taunt the buns to chew it.
Disclaimer (because that's the world we live in): If you are a young person under 21, do not try this at home - please have an adult help you. Dear adults, be careful when using a saw - it can hurt you if not used properly, even if it's mini.
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Florida Just Made It Legal to Break Into Cars to Rescue Kids and Pets With warmer weather approaching, this law could really save lives. ​​