Today, I would like to urge you to write a letter to your congressman/woman opposing the USDA/APHIS's new rule, which will destroy our rabbit-breeding hobby and may also eliminate several rare breeds, including the American Chinchilla rabbit, forever. We cannot and will not lay down and watch our rights and personal safety being taken from us. Most breeders, when all is said and done, are actually losing money, not gaining it. USDA compliant facilities cost tens of thousands of dollars to build and would need to be manned at all times, even if you aren't home. Each violation of this or any other rule can cost you upwords of $10,000. Yes, this is that serious.

The Cavalry Group has a letter you can easily send. The link is below. I strongly suggest you personalize it, in an appropriate manner, so that it has much more of an impact. Remember, this issue can easily cost your congressman/woman votes, so they will want to be informed. I know I wouldn't vote for a person who allows this to pass.

Even if you don't breed or are part of the current exemption, how long do you think that will last? Hours, days? Animals Rights groups will still change it, and quickly. The only reason there are exemptions now is to make it an easier pill to swollow. You can bet that pill is poison.

We won't be sticking our heads down the proverbial rabbit hole this time. It is time to speak out and protect our rights. Dog breeders aren't rolling over, so why should we? Run, hop, but just don't walk, to the Cavalry Group's site right now and send a letter to your congressman or woman. Our rights depend on it.

http://the-cavalry-group.rallycongress.com/6980/urge-congress-take-action-to