These races became known as «rag races», probably because after the use of live rabbits was banned, a piece of cloth was used as a lure. (puppy-training-solutions.com)
After receiving a call concerning the possible neglect and abandonment of several rabbits, SPCA officers located 41 live rabbits living in deplorable and inhumane conditions. (spcamc.org)
Greyhound dogs seem to be satisfied with chasing mechanical rabbits in greyhound racing, but some owners do what they can to slip in the benighted live rabbit if they can get away with it. (religion-online.org)