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You are here: Home / Diary / Easter PSA With Bunny Costume

Easter PSA With Bunny Costume

March 24, 2016 By: Summer Samba40 Comments

somali cat in easter bunny costume

How come all these holidays are so dangerous for kitties and other animals? There’s tinsel at Christmas, which is dangerous if eaten; scary, noisy fireworks for Independence Day, and now we have Easter which sounds like a total accident waiting to happen! Let’s look at some of the dangers:

  • There’s the plastic Easter grass which, like tinsel, can get tangled up in feline intestines, resulting in an unwelcome trip to the emergency vet clinic. We only use paper Easter grass here.
  • There’s lots of candy and chocolate — fortunately cats usually aren’t interested in sweets, but if you have a dog, she might eat it and get sick.
  • The abundance of toxic lilies, which can kill a cat with just one bite or a lick of pollen! Please do not let these in or around your house if you live with kitties. If a cat eats the tiniest bit of any part of a lily or gets pollen on her, she needs to go to the emergency clinic immediately… and even then she may not make it. If you want a festive spring flower for Easter, here are some quick suggestions.
  • The selling of bunnies as pets, which endangers so many buns because humans usually don’t realize what high maintenance pets they are! Even worse is that some humans set pet bunnies loose outside when they get bored of them, and domestic bunnies are totally unsuited for a life in the wild. Bunnies make awesome pets if you are willing to put in the effort and research — but do that weeks, maybe a few months in advance if you are considering adopting a bunny (and there are rescue organizations that have bunnies, so keep that in mind).
    • somali cat in bunny costume poses with easter basket with toy bunny

      Instead of bringing home a live bunny for Easter, why not bring home a cute toy bunny instead? Or you can always put your cat in a bunny costume for a little while.

      tortoiseshell cat unhappy about wearing bunny costume

      Binga does not agree with the costume part! But I say sacrificing her dignity for a few minutes is way better than bringing home a real bunny, which should have a lifetime commitment.

      somali cat with easter basket and toy bunny

      I hope you have a safe and fun Easter, and if your humans serve it, that you get some tastes of ham!

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  1. Peaches & Paprika says

    March 26, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Thanks for the safety tips!

    Reply
  2. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    March 25, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Lilies are so incredibly dangerous! Great warning (and uh, great catitude Binga!).

    Reply
  3. selina says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:43 am

    All fur babies are commitments! Thank you for the PSA Summer and I think you’d better take those ears off of Binga before she does something .. MOL!

    Hoppy Easter!

    Selina

    Reply
  4. Raven says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Excellent reminders about pet safety during Easter. I’m glad the word is getting out about how toxic lilies are to cats.
    Despite her not liking it, I think Binga looks fantastic in bunny ears.

    Reply
  5. BeadedTail says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    Summer, you’re a cute bunny! It seems that Binga is a vocal one that probably would’ve got bleeped if this post was on video! 🙂 Great information PSA though!

    Reply
  6. Lone Star Cats says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    I wish my peeps did ham on Easter.

    Reply
  7. caren gittleman says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Wonderful tips Summer! Hoping every kitty has a happy and safe Easter!

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  8. Cathy Keisha says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Super tips. I’m glad you brought up the bunnies (and chicks also) that people buy as Easter gifts. They should stick to Peeps.

    Reply
  9. William says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Poor Binga! The indignity!

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  10. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    Those are some great safety tips, Summer. And poor Binga!!!

    Reply
  11. Simba says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    No lilies here this Easter! Summer, you really rock those bunny ears.

    Reply
  12. Harvey, Miranda,Silver and Dusty says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Good words and Happy Easter to you (especially Binga).

    Reply
  13. The Swiss Cats says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Very wise words, Summer, and important reminders, thank you ! Binga doesn’t look thrilled by the bunny outfit… Purrs

    Reply
  14. Three chatty cats says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Oh my goodness, Binga is adorable in that bunny costume! Great post and info, thank you!

    Reply
  15. Toby says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    As always – Binga’s reaction is priceless!!! Thank you for such an important post – especially about the lillies!

    Reply
  16. Ellen Pilch says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Great post, you both make adorable Easter bunnies. I use tissue paper for the baskets- cats love that. I never allow lillies in the house, I had no idea such a small amount could kill a cat.

    Reply
  17. LP says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Binga, you look very cute in those bunny ears! Thanks for all the safety reminders Summer! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  18. Fur Everywhere says

    March 24, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Thank you for the important reminders, Summer! When I was growing up, I had a bunny. She was all white and very sweet.

    Here in Denver, Dumb Friends League has bunnies available for adoption! They are so cute. I hope that anyone who adopts a bunny is ready to make that lifetime commitment – all fur babies deserve to have loving forever homes.

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  19. Lou Belcher says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:54 am

    You all look cute as bunnies and good info too

    hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles

    Reply
  20. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Oh-oh! We think meowmy has one of those bunny outfits hiding somewhere…and we hope she furgot where she put it….

    You do make a sweet bunny, Summer!
    Binga?? Um…whatevfur! MOL!
    There sure are way too many hazards at holiday times.

    Reply
  21. Grace says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:14 am

    That is probably the least successful costume the human has ever come up with and the photo of Binga? OMC – I did so laugh out loud!

    Reply
  22. Sammy says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Well don’t you bunnies look adorable! Binga isn’t exactly THRILLED but you both look cute as can be. We are always safe here – Mom doesn’t use any fluffy stuff in my basket usually and I only get a toy – no food that might not be good for me. BRING ON THE BUNNY!

    Love, Sammy

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  23. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Great reminders, especially about the bunnies. We love your bunny outfits.

    Reply
  24. Katie Isabella says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I agree with Madi. A darling set of photos. Binga? NO smirking. The bunny is just entranced by your beauty.

    Reply
  25. Madi says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:55 am

    What a darling series of photos to go with this very impawtant information.
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  26. The Poupounette Gang says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:50 am

    Great pics!

    #1 hates the smell of lilies so they will never set stem in this house!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  27. Annabelle says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Summer you always give such good advice!

    Reply
  28. Kitties Blue says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Summer, we are so sorry, but Binga is rocking that bunny costume, mostly because one of the ears in actually standing up. Mom loves that you are including her in the blog more. Happy Easter. Be safe. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  29. Sue Brandes says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Great advice for a safe Easter.

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  30. Marianne says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Both you and Binga make adorable bunnies. No live bunnies here or even obliging cats in costume.

    Reply
  31. Dragonheart, Merlin and Devi says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:06 am

    You both look cute with your bunny ears! Have a safe Easter! http://dragonheartsdomain.blogspot.ca

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  32. Erin the cat Princess says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:25 am

    Sage advice for sure, and will no end of distress and possible illness. Love the costume, though I suspect the Easter Bunny doesn’t wear Binga’s frown… Purrs ERin

    Reply
  33. Brian Frum says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:20 am

    Safety is always important pretty Summer and you sure look cute in those extra ears!

    Reply
  34. Toby & leia says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:27 am

    Binga, you took one for the team – way to go! We’re proud of you.

    Reply
  35. Tamago says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Great safety advice, Summer, and you make such a pretty bunny 🙂
    I hope people don’t buy bunnies just to keep for holidays.
    Have a fun Easter!

    Reply
  36. Nerissa's Life says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:22 am

    There really are a lot of dangerous things for pets around at Easter. Thanks so very much for sharing this valuable information, Summer.

    Purrs,
    Seville

    Reply
  37. The Island Cats says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:00 am

    Summer, could you look any cuter in those bunny ears??

    Reply
  38. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:04 am

    Mum doesn’t give us any human food excepting the fact that Hannah is a pain if she hasn’t had her daily dish of chicken breast meat!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  39. Mickey's Musings says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:19 am

    It is pretty safe at our place as mum does not bring any of that stuff into our home 🙂
    We are especially glad she does not have any bunny costumes either!
    You do,however, make a cute bunny Summer.

    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
  40. The kitties of purring pines says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:11 am

    We hope you have a safe Easter too. Thanks fur the good info!

    Reply

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