Beck scraps contest to win his rabbit

Beck has cancelled a competition in which fans were promised the chance to win his pet rabbit.

The singer-songwriter offered fans the chance to win Rocket by writing an essay on why they should be allowed to give him a new home.

The competition was intended to mark the release of the DVD version of his album Sea Change but has been cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Rocket features in the video for Lonesome Tears on the DVD, but according to Beck's official website had "grown restless in the Hansen house".

In a statement, Beck explained: "I wanted to apologise to everyone who had either taken part in or been upset by our recent efforts to find the best possible home for Rocket. As too often happens with the best intentions, the plans got tripped up by technicalities.

"We thought we had made every precaution and secured every necessary clearance and authorisation, but it's better not to take chances and just give Rocket up to an appropriate and certified rescue organisation."

Instead, Rocket will be adopted through the Pasadena Humane Society as part of the ASPCA's Adopt-A-Rescued-Rabbit Month.

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