From: Consumer_LPC 
 <CONSUMER_LPC@perrigo.com>
To: Michael Page
Subject: Mr. Qbert

Dear Michael:

Thank you for contacting the Perrigo Company.  We do no animal testing on over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs or vitamin products.  Drug product active and inactive ingredients are on the "GRAS" list (FDA's list of "generally recognized as safe" ingredients).

Perrigo had previously performed a limited amount of animal testing on our cosmetic products. We felt these tests were a minimum requirement in order to insure that the products were safe for human use and were in compliance with the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act which requires, in a rather non-specific way, that products must be safe for human use.

With the August 1999 sale of our personal care business, the Perrigo Company no longer markets cosmetic products and consequently now does no animal testing.   We suggest that you contact your local Humane Society or Animal Rescue.  One of these organizations would be able to house your rabbit and find it a good home.

Sincerely,

Beth Arrasmith
Consumer Affairs Representative

Consumer Affairs Representative

Over the last few weeks I have been trying to give him to a company which performs tests on animals to see if they can take him. Since I know that this will help the company design better products which me and you both use. Unfortunately I am not having much luck.  Would you know what I can do with Mr. Qbert? He is friendly and soft and loves people once he gets to know them.

Thank you for your time, I hope you can help.

Michael Page

I will send you a post the will help you find a way to find a new home for Qbert, if you really cannot keep him.

> Over the last few weeks I have been trying to give him to a company which
> performs tests on animals to see if they can take him. Since I know that
> this will help the company design better products which me and you both
> use. Unfortunately I am not having much luck.

You've got to be kidding me.  If this is some sort of cheap ruse to get me to take your rabbit now that you have decided to abandon him, then trust me, it won't work.  You know as well as I do that such "companies" hire out their testing to laboratories that use New Zealand White rabbits for their genetic similarity.  In addition, the rabbits used for such experiments are often subjected to unspeakable tortures.  It would be *better* for Qbert to be put to sleep than to be subjected to anything like this.  I do not believe for a second that you have actually tried to do this, but if you really have, then I think perhaps you should donate yourself to that company, as well.

> Would you know what I can do with Mr. Qbert? He is friendly and soft and
> loves people once he gets to know them.

Then why on earth would you consider giving him to a testing laboratory (which I think is a bald-faced lie on your part, and makes me *less* inclined to help you, not more)?  There are ways to find him a safe home, though the best option, of course, would be to keep him with you.  A pet security deposit is usually an option at most places that "do not allow pets" and I will be happy to provide you with any documentation on the harmless, clean nature of rabbits for you to use to negotiate with your new landlord.

DMK