Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Following on from this thread
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=218327
If you have concerns about the way Alan Titchmarsh roughly handled the Rabbit who would not 'Show Jump' please email ITV at
viewerservices@itv.com
Here is a copy of my email :
With reference to the 'show jumping' Rabbit. I am extremely concerned by the way Mr Titchmarsh handled the Belgian Hare (Rabbit) so roughly just because the Rabbit did not oblige by performing for the camera. What sort of message is Mr Titchmarsh's behaviour sending out to the general public, especially children.
Rabbits are the third most popular domestic pet but also the most misunderstood and all too often poorly treated.
Rabbit's are prey animals. Did no-one consider the amount of stress the poor animal must have endured being expected to 'perform' straight after a dog !! I am surprised some bright spark didn't have a dancing Fox on, just to make things a bit more lively.
Mr Titchmarsh lifted the Rabbit and threw him toward the 'show jump'. I am both furious and distressed that this was allowed to happen.
Rabbits deserve far better than the rough handling metred out by Mr Titchmarsh in the name of 'entertainment'. He should know better.
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=218327
If you have concerns about the way Alan Titchmarsh roughly handled the Rabbit who would not 'Show Jump' please email ITV at
viewerservices@itv.com
Here is a copy of my email :
With reference to the 'show jumping' Rabbit. I am extremely concerned by the way Mr Titchmarsh handled the Belgian Hare (Rabbit) so roughly just because the Rabbit did not oblige by performing for the camera. What sort of message is Mr Titchmarsh's behaviour sending out to the general public, especially children.
Rabbits are the third most popular domestic pet but also the most misunderstood and all too often poorly treated.
Rabbit's are prey animals. Did no-one consider the amount of stress the poor animal must have endured being expected to 'perform' straight after a dog !! I am surprised some bright spark didn't have a dancing Fox on, just to make things a bit more lively.
Mr Titchmarsh lifted the Rabbit and threw him toward the 'show jump'. I am both furious and distressed that this was allowed to happen.
Rabbits deserve far better than the rough handling metred out by Mr Titchmarsh in the name of 'entertainment'. He should know better.
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