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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Injured baby bunny rescued, recovering at Procyon Wildlife
Bunny on the Mend brought in to Procyon Wildlife Centre in Beeton, Ont. on Aug., 9 2025. (Debra Spilar) A Beeton, Ont., wildlife center welcomed one of its tiniest patients on Saturday - a young wild rabbit. According to the director of the Procyon Wildlife Centre, Debra Spilar, the bunny was brought in by a quick-thinking rescuer after being found with injuries on the side of the road. Once brought to the centre, the crew knew that the rabbit was in need of a leg splint. Thanks to the immediate care provided and the skill of the wildlife center's veterinarian, the animal has the opportunity to make a full recovery. Because the rabbit is still very young, staff say its bone should heal well. It is currently receiving treatment. 'He's now on pain medication and antibiotics and is settling in for a safe, comfortable recovery here at Procyon Wildlife,' Spilar said. Once fully healed, the bunny will be released back into its natural habitat. 'We want to thank the rescuer for giving this sweet bunny a second chance at life,' said Procyon Wildlife director Debra Spilar.
CBC
02-08-2025
- General
- CBC
I learned to confront difficult truths about life by photographing Dad's last days and hunting
Social Sharing This First Person column is the experience of Josh Neufeld, who lives in Vancouver. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. The rabbit stood still in the middle of the road. I raised the .22-calibre rifle, aligning my eye with the rabbit. I exhaled slowly, searching for stillness. "Take the shot," my hunting partner said. I pulled the trigger and the rifle let out a modest crack, gently kicking back into my shoulder. The bullet sped through the air and disappeared into the distance. The startled rabbit leapt off the road and into the bush. I missed. We crept forward with a keen eye on the edge of the bush where the rabbit fled. As we approached, he stood outside of any cover, curiously looking back. Again, I raised the rifle. A voice inside my head called to the creature. Run rabbit, run! Don't you know you're in danger!?! He stared, not daring to move a muscle, testing my commitment. I hesitated. He remained motionless. I took the shot. Before I was even aware, the bullet had passed through the back of his neck and exited. As quick as the crack of the rifle, the rabbit had left this world. When I approached, it twitched — its synapses making one last defiant plea to death, one last plea for life. Oh crap. Did I really just do that? A sadness overcame me. I stroked its soft fur. Its body still radiated warmth. I sat hunched over it for a few more moments. The rabbit's blood slowly stilled. My blood quickened, carrying mixed emotions. Death stared me straight in the face on a cold mountain road. I started hunting after my dad died in 2015. Although he never expressed interest in hunting, my dad always had time to listen to my interests. We used to sit on his back patio — him with a scotch in hand, warming by the fire — and chat about the little and big things life threw our way. He was as much a friend as he was a father to me. Death took my dad rather quickly. When they found the cancer, it had already taken up residence in his pancreas and spread to his liver. Photographing the last days of his life forced me to face the difficult reality of losing him directly. I was apprehensive about even taking the camera into his hospital room at first. He was a fiercely private and independent man, and the idea of preserving some of his most vulnerable moments in photographs was not a decision I made lightly. But Dad and I talked at length about it, and when he jumped in with both feet, so did I. Everyone processes grief differently. I've come to believe it is not something to move on from, but something to move forward with. I've tried to build a home for this grief in my heart and to carry the love forward. I've always found that life's greatest gifts are found when opening yourself to the riches in the raw, and unearthing the light in the dark. For the same reason, I decided to start hunting. It called me to act and adopt responsibility for the difficult truths of life. Eating is to receive life. But it also means to take life. It is a necessary and uncomfortable exchange with the world around you. I didn't grow up on a farm. A chicken's breast on my plate was completely divorced from its life. Taken out of sight and out of mind. Hunting allows me to engage with this ever-changing, never-ending tension delicately balancing on Earth and to participate in the tide of its breathing. It helps me explore questions such as: What does it take to nourish oneself? Can we really participate in life without death? I didn't want my dad to die, but I chose to participate in it by photographing, sharing it and creating a space for others to do the same. I'm uncomfortable with the idea of killing anything, but to eat is to participate in the cycle of life and death. I think there is something to be gained from participating in something that you may find difficult. For me, time in the backcountry can't be understated in terms of processing my grief. There's a necessary stillness in hunting that invites you deeper into matters of the heart. That rabbit was my first kill. However, this was the first time an animal transitioned from life to flesh to food by my own hands. I felt deeply humbled at being a part of the process, and to receive a truth in impermanence in this furry little form. Since then, I've continued to move toward the places I feel tension in life. When I finally got my first deer, my heart still raced with the gravity of what it means to sustain myself. And my heart still yearns for the sustenance of fireside conversations that one can only have with a close parent and friend. But whether out in the mountains waiting on the whims of the winds or at home in quiet kinship, I'm grateful for what it means to feel human.
Independent Singapore
02-08-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
Singaporean questions pet shop practices after spotting caged rabbit for two months
Photo: Canva Free Image Library SINGAPORE: On the r/askSingapore subreddit, a post about a caged rabbit sparked an outpouring of emotion and introspection. The user shared discomfort about a rabbit they'd seen at a Pet Lovers Centre, sitting alone in a small enclosure for what they observed had been two months and questioned whether it was harassment. 'It's almost akin to leashing a dog without any freedom,' the user wrote. 'It looks healthy and is well-fed, but I was told it will stay in that cage until someone buys it — and at S$330, that might take a while.' The post wasn't just about one rabbit but about the uncomfortable reality of how animals — particularly those for sale — are treated not as living beings with needs, instincts, and emotions, but as merchandise waiting for a transaction. When normal becomes numb The rabbit in question was reportedly AVS-approved (Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore), and from the outside, it met all basic welfare standards — clean fur, access to food and water, and a visibly healthy appearance. However, the deeper question the post posed was more difficult: Is this enough? For animals like rabbits — naturally curious, social, and energetic — life in a confined glass enclosure, with minimal stimulation or space to move, isn't a life but more like a waiting room. In Singapore's tightly regulated pet trade, this practice is technically compliant, but compliance doesn't always equal compassion, and when we become used to seeing animals in cages, we risk becoming desensitised to their quiet suffering. Numerous commenters chimed in, sharing stories of similar discomfort, of rabbits and hamsters and birds kept in enclosures either barely large enough for the animals to turn around or overcrowded. Some netizens mentioned that animals can develop depression, anxiety, or physical problems due to prolonged confinement. As many animals sold in pet shops are prey animals, they also often mask their distress, making it easy for their suffering to be overlooked by the untrained eye. See also Home sought for poor doggo imprisoned in cage for 5 years While AVS regulations require pet shops to meet certain health and hygiene standards, animal-rights activists have said ethical animal care is more than just a checklist. It's about understanding the natural behaviours of the animals being sold and ensuring they have the space, stimulation, and care they deserve. A small hope What began as a quiet observation in a pet shop evolved into a conversation of shared concern that behind every glass enclosure is a living creature with instincts and needs, and that, sometimes, change starts not with grand legislation — but with someone pausing in front of a cage and asking a simple, human question: 'Is this okay?' () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
National Post
13-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
rabbit Officially Launches its Second Product
Article content intern is an all-purpose AI agent that gives a person the abilities of an entire team, delivering high-quality, polished websites, research reports, presentations, games, and more Article content SANTA MONICA, Calif. — AI startup rabbit, a pioneer in delivering consumer-level agentic AI at scale, has officially launched its second product – rabbit intern, a true general agent that delivers high-quality, comprehensive, and visually refined output. intern is rabbit's first software product, in addition to the rabbit r1 AI-native hardware device that debuted last year. Article content 'Imagine having a superhuman ability to prepare a thorough research presentation, develop a full website, and conduct deep market research while you're out to lunch. That's the power of rabbit intern,' said Jesse Lyu, founder and CEO of rabbit. 'For most individuals it's impractical to think about hiring a full team from both a financial and operational perspective, managing all the back and forth communication and handling all the small details of a project. With intern, you have an unlimited team ready to work for you around the clock for less than $100 a month.' Article content rabbit intern is an all-purpose AI agent that transforms an individual into a pro team, with the superhuman ability to accomplish just about any task in minutes rather than days or weeks. Article content It delivers three core advantages: Article content True general agent capability: intern performs reliably across a wide range of tasks without users needing to worry about compatibility or limitations. While other agents see performance drops when specific tools aren't available, intern adapts and performs consistently. High-quality, comprehensive output: intern decides whether to research deeply or broadly based on specific task context, enabling more comprehensive and well-supported results with no loss of coherence or depth. Visually refined final results: Understanding that humans are visual creatures, intern delivers polished, visually appealing final output that feels more like crafted designs than raw text. Design principles are reflected in every detail, from website formatting to multimedia integration, making results easier to understand and ready to present. Article content intern is very simple for anyone to use. All you need to do is type in a prompt and hit enter. intern first interprets your goals based on the context of your prompt, decides what it needs to do, and ends by producing well-crafted, ready-to-use final outputs in the format you need. Possible output formats include websites, reports, presentations, documents, spreadsheets, games, and more. Article content Straightforward task-based pricing model that provides users with more value Article content Unlike competitors that use confusing credit systems that don't clearly translate into actual work completed, rabbit intern introduces a straightforward task-based pricing structure that eliminates complicated calculations for users: Article content Monthly plans of 30 tasks per month are available for $99.99/month. For a limited time, rabbit is offering an annual subscription of 30 tasks per month for $69.99/month, billed annually. Customers can also choose pay-as-you-go packs of 3 tasks for $29.99. Article content Anyone with a registered rabbithole account can try 3 tasks for free. A rabbit r1 device is not required to use intern and remains subscription free, as it has been since day one. Article content Lyu added, 'Other products out there may have cheaper monthly packages, but users have to deal with token or credit limits that are essentially only good for 2 or 3 tasks per month. It's impossible for a user to understand how many credits it costs for a complex task. We offer a much simpler system. With intern, users don't have to decide whether they want to compromise on quality. Our offering is straightforward, and our results are better.' Article content Interns for everyone, no coding skills required Article content Early rabbit intern users created tens of thousands of tasks during the free trial period beginning in April, with many of them sharing constructive feedback that helped to inform the product development for official release. They also shared stories highlighting how intern helped them with their projects. Here are some examples: Article content Conduct business research Article content : @rabbit_hmi intern might have just landed me a new client. My ICP is early stage startups that need help with their GTM strategy. I added 35 companies to a Gsheet and asked Rabbit Intern to add their LinkedIns and funding rounds. While intern was researching I scrolled Twitter :) ( Article content ) Article content Create presentation materials Article content : Powerful moment with @rabbit_hmi intern during a meeting today to pitch it for internal use. Asked people in the meeting a problem they are facing today. Submitted to intern. Meeting ended by presenting them a fully functional website with potential answers to the problems. ( Article content @PhoxStory Article content ) Article content Develop a software tool by prompt Article content : I built a hand tracking theremin in an hour with intern. This was probably the most mind-blowing thing I've seen ai do since Claude computer use! Great work guys! ( Article content ) Article content About rabbit Article content rabbit is an AI startup rethinking how humans and machines interact. The company is building an AI-native operating system, formed around robust cross-platform agentic capabilities and custom hardware that gives people access to the latest AI. They have released two products since their launch: rabbit r1, an AI hardware device that gives users unlimited access to the leading AI models and helps users get things done; and rabbit intern, an all-purpose AI agent that interprets users' goals based on the context of their prompt, decides what it needs to do, and delivers high-quality, comprehensive, and visually refined output. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
