We may help with this case. These are stories from a Fox News station in the Chicago area. The rabbits were seized in a town south of Chicago. Many have syphilis, not snuffles as the breeder stated (though he called it sniffles). Some of the video is a little disturbing, but not over the top. KNH, there are gray dwarf bunnies… be careful if you watch it.
Original story: http://tinyurl.com/2xahhq
Followup story: http://tinyurl.com/235byz
My update
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2007 April 02 @ 12:24 pm
[...] The appeal of the seizure of 180+ rabbits (see earlier posts 1, 2) resulted in the overturn of part of the initial confiscation. 117 rabbits were returned to the breeder, and he must pare down to no more than 50 rabbits (per various reports online), which will mean distributing the remaining rabbits to other places (other breeders, pet trade, meat, etc). I believe 41 ill rabbits remain at the shelter and will be available for adoption after healing and alteration. [...]
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2007 April 02 @ 11:56 am
[...] As reported previously on this blog [...]