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Very cute we stopped by and looked at the working bunnies and it was so much fun. There's even a bunny on break ha ha and we got to see him as well. There is a ton of unique items in here and it's definitely worth checking out and looking around read more

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Came for the bunny worker at the counter. They have two. Does cash n change n gift bag exchange. Cute items sold inside but came for the bunny for sure read more

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Amber N.

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What a cute little store who absolutely loves their bunnies! I feel so honored we got to meet one, she gave me my coins, receipt, handed me my bag AND I GOT HAND KISSES!!! a big thank you to a cool family shop who rescues local animals, love you guys and I will tell all my family read more

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Jessica S.

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We had to come visit the working bunny! This is such a fun shop that has a lot of souvenir options available to purchase. I love that they adopt bunnies and raise money to help support the bunny community. read more

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This was the very first place that I stopped with my family on a day trip to Eureka Springs. The bunnies were the main thing making the store interesting for the visit, but there were also some unique things that I was unable to find at other nearby stores. read more

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Kelly B.

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1 star for the business. The bunnies deserve 5 stars. The worker that helped us was EXTREMELY rude & impatient! The bunnies do hand you your money & bag but the worker didn't even wait for me to put my hand out before she kept just handing the bunny change & dropping it on the counter. The items in store are strictly tourist knick knacks so if you buy anything it's strictly for the bunnies & she acted inconvenienced & put out when asked about them. Worker was at the counter & we went up to check out & she said you're at the wrong counter, that's why we have for you to read, as it's a small hand written signed turned sideways so na totally different counter. Her tone was short, rude, disrespectful & ai would NEVER go back. Horrible experience. read more

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Mia J.

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Had the absolute best time shopping around in here. I had seen videos of the working bunnies all over tiktok and facebook and had no idea they were so close in Eureka Springs! It was so exciting and fun and the employee working was so nice. He made sure we were ready and had the bunny pose for a picture! I would 100% go back again next time i'm in town. read more

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So, just so you know... TODAY is international bunny day! This is an adorable gift shop which is bunny-centric but also has local fare. On the day we visited, Gumbo the rabbit was assisting at the register and Sushi the bunny was hiding out working security. We got a Christmas gift for the boy and paid whereupon Gumbo game us the pen to sign with, our credit card back as well as the two receipts. Totes adorbs!! read more

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So, this is pretty much just a random junk store. They allegedly had some bunnies that help with the financial transactions but I couldn't find anything worthy buying and the place was dead. I'm not even sure anyone was working, no one spoke to us in here. It was fun to browse the junk and kill time. read more

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Interesting souvenir shop in downtown Eureka Springs. They sell all kind of cool exotic souvenirs including pretty nice scented soap made in London. There are two cute bunnies staying there: Tofu and Gumbo. The store owner is nice and the cool part is the "working bunny" Gumbo giving you change, receipt, and your purchase on the counter. It's worth a detour and watching the bunnies in the store. read more

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Maggie H.

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Basic cheap store of whatever stuff in the midst of a lot of cute boutiques. Unmemorable except they have bunny rabbits take your money, hand you your change and receipt, etc. That was neat! Apparently they're rescue bunnies. Except now I have read a review that alleges animal mistreatment... And that makes me so unhappy. The man (owner?) who worked the counter with the bunny while I was there was cheery and soft-spoken. I hope the bunnies are well-treated and that the owner monitors every human employee. read more

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Wow - you have to go to this store when you are in town! The store owner takes in rescue bunnies. Now here is the exciting part....when you pay, you have you money to a real live bunny. Then the bunny gives you your change! I have never seen anything like it. read more

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Jamie B.

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The selection wasn't super great for comfort colors, but We still bought some clothing! It is super cute that the bunnies literally hand you the receipt, the pen, the card back, and the receipt yo sign, as well as the items you buy if they were small enough. We took my catahoula lab in the store and I didn't realize they had live bunnies running around- safe to say I waited outside with her while my boyfriend checked out. Very cool!!! read more

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Bunnies, bunnies and more bunnies. Love it Love it! The bunnies count change, they hand over your purchases. They even pass you the receipt, what adorable little guys! read more

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Tanna K.

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Awful place to go to. The lady basically hit and shove the rabbits to force them to give you things. Very saddening to see that. Don't come here. I don't support that idea of hitting the rabbits to work for you. read more

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Denton W.

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The working bunnies are a must see! The owner of the store was very nice and hospitable. Will definitely visit again when we are back in town. read more

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9 Center St
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
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(479) 253-6016
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What a gem! We were looking for a magnet and Packrat's was suggested to us. It's such a cool place…read morewith a lot of cool and great things. Definitely a place worth checking out. A place you can find a gift for you or someone else. The owner was very sweet and shared some history of the store. I highly recommend stopping by. From top to bottom this store is an experience.

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I probably stopped in a majority of gift shops downtown but this one was my favorite. I felt at…read morehome and welcome even though I managed to knock a few soaps off the display when I was looking at them. (I bought them though) They have a nice selection of merchandise from smell goods to bags and Knick knacks. Definitely a step above some of the more touristy shops here. The owner/manager is very nice and I enjoyed my shopping experience.

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I am a 56 year old blind woman who lost my vision 13 years ago. For the past 7 years I have been using a certified and train guide dog for navigation and safe traveling. On Saturday, March 30, 2013 accompanied by family members and my guide dog, we attempted to enter East by West, 9 Center Street, Eureka Springs, AR. I was immediately rudely refused access by the store owner, Yume Leavell. MS Leavele has two live rabbits that assist her in a purchase by a customre. As I walked into the store with my guide dog, Ms. Leavell rudely told me, "You can't bring that dog in here, it could Cause my rabbits to have a heart attack and they could die". Yume Leavell's actions are against the Federal and Arkansas State laws in refusing me or any service dog team, the right of access with my guide dog into her store, my time was limited, I calmly left East by West. However, before leaving, I tried to explain to Yume Leavell it is against the law to refuse access to any service dog and handler into any public business or accommodations. Her response to me was, "I don't care". At the very least, Ms. Leavell could have asked me to wait outside with my guide dog, while she put her rabbits away if she did not want them exposed to my service dog while we were in her store. The state and Federal laws clearly explain the access rights afforded to any service dog teams. These laws fall under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) which is under the Department of Justice in Washington D. C., 28 CFR part 35.104 & 28 CFR Part 36.104. Additionally, the Arkansas state law, Section 20-14-303 Clearly state that any service dog is allowed in any public accommodations. A summary of the Arkansas State Law for Service Dogs: Section 20-14-303 a) Every visually handicapped, hearing impaired, or other physically disabled person shall have the right to be accompanied by a service animal especially trained to do work or to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability in or upon any and all public ways, public places, and other public accommodations and housing accommodations prescribed in 20-14-303 and shall not be required to pay any extra fee or charge for the service animal. A summary of the ADA Federal law for service dogs: 28 CFR part 35.104 & 28 CFR Part 36.104 Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. 28 CFR 35.136 Service animals * A public entity shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability. My hope is that Yume Leavell will become knowledgable regarding the laws afforded to all service dog teams. Sarah Calhoun read more

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