Amy Sedaris and her bunny Dusty got press!

[Michelle&Lolli]

It’s not often that we see celebrities with pet bunnies.  Or that they get press.  But Amy Sedaris and her house rabbit Dusty got mentioned in this online list!   http://www.sugarslam.com/15-of-the-most-famous-celebrity-pets/   Have to scroll through the dogs.    

PS.  How freaking awesome would it be to have a bunny condo designed by Todd Oldham?! 

[LoveChaCha]

I’m glad interviewers are ‘shocked’ by her bunny roaming her apartment Bunnies should be free roam like other animals !!

Thanks for sharing! It made me smile

[jerseygirl]

Funny, I was just looking up Amy’s books and recipes yesterday.

[MayaConsuelo]

This is funny, I actually have been a huge fan of Amy Sedaris for 10 years, ever since I saw Strangers With Candy. I love her comedy and her writing, and I love the fact that she lives on her own terms and doesn’t seem to care what other people think in the slightest. It’s a coincidence that I became a psycho bunny person too… she did a book signing here in Chicago a couple weeks ago and I waited in line for 3 hours to meet her…

We talked about bunnies the whole time. I didn’t realize we had the same kind (mini Rex.) We talked about what we fed them for dinner, and I talked about how I had always had cats my whole life but am completely in love with my bunny… at the end Amy said, “Rabbits are the best pets. The best pets! I love them. I’m obsessed with them!” She signed my book, “Maya and Mr. Bun-Bun, I love rabbits too!”

I’m just happy that I’ve been a fan of hers as a comedian for so long, and only recently as a rabbit lover… and I’m pretty sure she’s the only famous person, or semi-famous person, to be an advocate for rabbits! Everyone should buy her new book, “Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People,” or borrow it if you’re too poor, there’s even a chapter on rabbits.

[Michelle&Lolli]

Maya – That is so freaking cool!

[MayaConsuelo]

Yeah I was happy Like I said I’ve been a fan forever, but a LOT of people are fans… I knew that she had been talking to random people trying to be clever and funny for hours, and would probably like a break just to talk about bunnies, which is every rabbit person’s favorite subject!

After the signing I almost copied part of her chapter on rabbits here but I wasn’t sure about the legality, etc. I don’t think she would care? If you guys think it’s OK I’ll type out the relevant page (about rabbit-proofing your house) which is VERY funny, with all the copyright info, etc.

[Michelle&Lolli]

I think as long as you cite it, it should be fine. ????? We sometimes repost things from rabbit.org and other websites.

[MayaConsuelo]

OK – This is an excerpt from Amy Sedaris’ latest book, and only slightly exaggerates how we have to care for our bunny friends!

From “Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People,” by Amy Sedaris, p. 188:

“Here are the top nine simple yet crucial things you must do to ensure your pet rabbit will be safe in your home:

1. Electrical wires must be covered or made inaccessible. Or better yet get rid of all electrical appliances including televisions. The Amish have been living this way for hundreds of years and they seem happy.

2. Toxic houseplants must be removed (many, if not most, common houseplants are toxic to rabbits). In other words no foliage in your home, including flowers, which, ironically, are the one thing that would have slightly combatted that gamey rabbit smell.

3. Flat, no-pile, nonskid carpeting is needed to give rabbits traction and a place to run and leap. After switching out all your carpeting, why not remove the furniture to really allow them to cut loose?

4. Rabbits love to chew against resistance. Woodwork is a big favorite for many rabbits. If you live in an old building, assume there is lead paint under your current paint, and prevent rabbits’ access and chewing. The easiest way to do this is to gut your place entirely, all the way down to the studs! Put up new drywall and crown molding, and cover with responsible non-rabbit-killing-paint.

5. Prevent rabbits’ access to toxic substances you may use around the house – especially insecticides and rodenticides. Cleaning chemicals (particularly those containing limonene or pine oils) may also be harmful to rabbits. You will need to toss out all your cleaning supplies, including your broom. Brooms are a chewing hazard. This is unfortunate, because what’s not covered in rabbit droppings will be dusted with hay, so now that you own a rabbit your desire to clean will never be more burning.

6. Reclining chairs are particularly hazardous. Rabbits can climb, unseen, into the mechanism and can be crushed when someone leans back. All comfy chairs must go!

7. Prevent rabbits’ access under the bed – rabbits love to chew the filmy fiberglass covering that is tacked on to the underside of the box spring. This can be lethal. The downside is, you will be resting in a sleeping bag on a flat rug. The upside? You have a rabbit!

8.Put away human snacks and pet foods. Rabbits should not ingest chocolate (or any other high-carbohydrate food), and should not ingest dog or cat food. It’s about time you and your dog went on a diet, isn’t it?

9. Be careful with toys that can wrap around a rabbit’s neck (such as a large-sized slinky). The rabbit can panic in an attempt to escape, and can seriously hurt himself. Even chewed-up towels with holes in them can be hazardous if the bunny’s head gets caught. It’s just best not to have toys. You have a rabbit now and that should be the focus of your joy!”

c. Sedaris, Amy, Grand Central Publishing, 2010 http://www.HachetteBookGroup.com

[Beka27]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!! That is great! I’m going to have to get that book now!

I love this: “The downside is, you will be resting in a sleeping bag on a flat rug. The upside? You have a rabbit!”

[Sarita]

I love Amy Sedaris! She has done some things with the NY House Rabbit Society. I’ve got to get this book too – it sounds like it’s chock full of good advice LOL.

[RabbitPam]

FYI: Clint Eastwood is a bunny slave and has discussed his furbaby in interviews.

[hooty22]

Woo Hoo Clint Eastwood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5faVzWUPLk&feature=related

[MayaConsuelo]

Yeah the book is great and very funny. Only one small chapter on rabbits, but I love the fact that she somehow crammed a bit on rabbits into a comedy book on crafting.

I did not know that about Clint Eastwood! What a great video! His last movie (Hereafter) was one of my favorites of the year.

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