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Forum THE LOUNGE Ghost Hunting to Raise $ for Shelter Rabbits

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    • Hedi
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        *Sad info about buns below-please be aware before reading*

        Over the years we have had numerous dicussions on ghost and ghost hunting and I thought I would share something I somehow got involved in.

        Animal Planet has a new series called “The Haunted” that here is on every Friday evening. They do stories on families w/ animals that have been affected by the paranormal. Well, on January 29th they ran one involving rabbits.

        A family here in OH was in this particular episode. They had 2 house rabbits and when they began rennovating their home activity started that was negative. Their two rabbits were affected negatively and ultimately died. The ghost hunters involved picked up an EVP on tape of a male voice stating he had tortured the rabbits. The family of course was devastated and the wife swore off ever getting more bunnies because of this experience. In the story they tell how the buns would run and play in the home but would continue to be spooked by thing constantly. One stopped eating and the vet checked both out but nothing was physically wrong. The first bun died pretty quickly after activity started and the mate soon followed.

        I just balled my eyes out when I saw this story. The idea of something torturing our babies was just so sad. So I contacted an online newspaper in their town asking to be put in touch w/ the family because I wanted to send some gifts to their new bunnies. In the show they had 2 new bunnies they eventually adopted after everything stopped because they just couldn’t live w/o furry babies. So instead of the family I received an email back form the ghost hunters who told me that they really wanted to do something to promote rabbit rescue and help raise money from all the publicity they received from the show. I of course always mention rabbit rescues but they do not have one in their area. There are two HRS’ in OH and one covers the entire state except for Columbus which is where the 2nd one is. THe ghost hunters were thinking the best thing would be to raffle off the chance to go ghost hunting w/ them in August in a well known abandoned jail or hospital (cant remember which).

        So I have somehow been delegated the responsibility of getting this to happen. If the OH HRS is not interested in doing this then I will contact their local Humane Society that also rescues rabbits. I just would love the HRS to get the attention and promotion from this.

        Besides just sharing the story the ghost hunters also asked if I could come up with some additional ideas to help raise $ involving them. They said they would do any promotional/media appearances that were needed and also have a radio show they could help promote on as well.  I know if we could get it on radios w/in a few hours of them we could get probably a lot of interest.

        Any other ideas on how to use ghost hunters to help raise $ for rabbit rescue?


      • RabbitPam
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          I watch the show “Ghost Hunters” but because of its success a few other people have created similar shows as well. Is this the one that is based in New England, known as TAPS, and is with Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson? I hope so. They seem excellent and it would be wonderful to have them work on promoting house rabbit care, especially as the Easter Season approaches. Maybe the Make Mine Chocolate group would like their help.

          They have a huge following, so a raffle would work. It could be posted on their own website if they wanted to link with HRS.


        • Sarita
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            Wow, that is very impressive Hedi! I cannot imagine that HRS would not take you up on this and offer some ideas as well. Keep us posted.


          • Hedi
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              Actually it is a paranormal group located in OH. The show features stories from all over the country and when there are groups involved then they invite them to be a part of the show. From the last email I go though they are already involved in the second season of the show on Animal Planet so they have gotten a ton of press from the first show.

              I havent heard back from the HRS but I am hoping they go for it. I would much rather see a rabbit rescue benefit from this. As soon as I hear I will let you know.


            • jerseygirl
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                It seems such a funny combo / or link-up. Ghost hunters & Rabbit Rescue. I do think run with it though – great exposure for rabbit rescue!! Do you think they’re also looking for another story related to bunnies also? Since the 1st got so much interest?
                btw, that was a lovely thing to do, reaching out to the people who lost their pair. Just that action alone has led to this opportunity to make an even bigger difference. I have no suggestions, just want to wish you luck. Keep us updated on this!


              • Sage Cat
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                  If / when it happens you can try calling local radio stations – they might be willing to mention it on air as an human interest news story.

                  Very cool idea – best of luck with it!

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