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The San Francisco Giants welcomed therapy rabbit 'Alex the Great' to the ballpark tonight and, of course, he was an instant hit (lemmy.world)
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Alex is part of San Francisco International Airport's "Wag Brigade", a team of animals that are certified by the San Francisco SPCA's Animal Assisted Therapy program to help those in public spaces feel less overwhelmed with their surroundings.

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[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 37 points 6 days ago (1 children)

what little i know about rabbits i would have thought it would not survive knowing it was in a crowd that large, like the panic would cause it to spontaneously turn into fur. my diploma from hollywood upstairs veterinary school has yet to arrive, why?

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 32 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

Therapy rabbit = this isn't his first rodeo. He's been handled by strangers a lot, and always with a positive outcome. Probably in increasingly large groups of people.

Disclaimer: Hollywood Upstairs Veterinary School waitlisted me, so grain of salt.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

If this was a rodeo, where's his little saddle?

Edit: wait, I was thinking of the ballet, disregard

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

In the ballet "Rodeo," there aren't any little saddles. Nor any animals. The Cowboys and Cowgirl pretend to ride horses, but it's just Dancing. ;-)

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

how can they have a ballet without any bears? that's really avant garde

[–] moody@lemmings.world 6 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Hi, everybody!

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

Hi Dr Nick!

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

been handled by strangers a lot

Just like my ex! Heyoooooo!

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 0 points 6 days ago

Don't forget your momma!

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 32 points 6 days ago (1 children)

HE HAS A LITTLE BASEBALL HAT!!!

Squeeee!

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 2 points 6 days ago

Yet we don't have !animalswithhat anymore...

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 16 points 6 days ago

I have so many communities I want to crosspost this in but also I want to say that I am not sure a stadium during a game is a nice place to be for a rabbit.

[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 16 points 6 days ago (1 children)

HOLY CRAP! I have a picture of my kid posing with this rabbit from when we visited SF a while back. The rabbit was hanging out in courtyard of the hotel we stayed at. He even still has the same hat!

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

This rabbit has a more exciting life than I do.....

[–] softcat@lemmy.ca 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I hope he enjoyed the game

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Imagine him getting back to his pals, completely fine with all the bunny handling but really pissed at a fumbled catch.

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 9 points 6 days ago

That rabbit is massive. What kind of steroid protocol have they got him on

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 12 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That rabbit is probably terrified. Rabbits are prey animals.

[–] rowrowrowyourboat@sh.itjust.works 43 points 6 days ago

That's a Flemish Giant (breed).

Historically they are a utility breed used for their fur and meat. In the modern day, they are no longer commonly raised for meat, due to their slow growth and very large bones, and are raised for exhibition at rabbit shows. They are often kept as pets as they are known for being docile and patient when being handled.

It's like dogs. Different breeds. Some dogs have had their hunting instincts bred out of them.

[–] Prime_Minister_Keyes@lemm.ee 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That's great and all, but what if... what if he needs to go to the toilet?

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Yeah. He can't just go wherever. This isn't Progressive Field (Cleveland).

[–] funbreaker@kbin.earth 3 points 6 days ago

ugh I wish they had one for both Principal park and the Field of Dreams Stadium over here in Iowa.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 45 points 1 week ago (2 children)

But who's the therapy rabbit for the therapy rabbit?

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 42 points 6 days ago

probably all the people constantly affirming his value and self worth