Make millions by ransoming a rabbit

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In February, we brought you the plight of a floppy-eared bunny named Toby, whose owners rescued him after a brawl with an alley cat and nursed him back to health. His rescuers then populated a Web site with adorable pics of their fluffy friend, along with a note that demanded visitors contribute money via PayPal to fulfill a $50,000 ransom by June 30, or Toby would be prepared as part of “a mid-summer feast.” While AdFreak didn’t care to donate—rabbits are delicious—we checked back in.

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