"Easter Bunnies" Seized by LAPD and Rescued by BWF
Rabbits, Turtles, Iguanas Rescued from L.A. Street Corner
KTLA News - 11:50 AM PDT, March 18, 2010
LOS ANGELES -- Police have seized more than a hundred animals, including 35 miniature rabbits, 79 turtles, 1 parrot, and 6 iguanas, that were being sold illegally on a street corner in downtown Los Angeles.
LAPD Officer Matthew Shafer (Central Area Patrol Division) comitted to eradicate illegal animal vending in Santee Alley, reunites with Lucky Bunny #605 during his visit to BWF
"The illegal sales of animals is a perennial problem in the Fashion District, especially as certain holidays approach, like Easter," according to LAPD Lt. Paul Vernon.
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