New Richmond's own Lieutenant Dan, a two-legged treeing walker coonhound, has been chosen as the next Cadbury bunny.The little dog has been walking on his front two legs for most of his life. His rear legs were removed shortly after birth. Cadbury, one of the nation's top Easter brands, issued a casting call for all pets, each vying for the opportunity to be in this year's iconic Cadbury Clucking Bunny Easter commercial. This year, fans had the chance to cast their vote to help select the newest and cutest commercial sensation, and Lieutenant Dan quickly won the hearts of many. Lieutenant Dan was chosen as one of 10 finalists from the thousands that applied for the national commercial spot for Cadbury and was announced as the winner on Tuesday. Lieutenant Dan, named (obviously) after the wounded lieutenant in "Forrest Gump" who lost his legs in a Vietnam ambush, doesn't let losing his two legs stop him."I was born a little different, but that doesn't stop me! I know how to live life to the fullest!" the dog's Instagram bio reads. Lieutenant Dan will grace screens across America as the new star of the iconic Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial, and will receive a $5,000 cash prize.

New Richmond's own Lieutenant Dan, a two-legged treeing walker coonhound, has been chosen as the next Cadbury bunny.

The little dog has been walking on his front two legs for most of his life. His rear legs were removed shortly after birth.


Cadbury, one of the nation's top Easter brands, issued a casting call for all pets, each vying for the opportunity to be in this year's iconic Cadbury Clucking Bunny Easter commercial.

This year, fans had the chance to cast their vote to help select the newest and cutest commercial sensation, and Lieutenant Dan quickly won the hearts of many.

Lieutenant Dan was chosen as one of 10 finalists from the thousands that applied for the national commercial spot for Cadbury and was announced as the winner on Tuesday.

Lieutenant Dan, named (obviously) after the wounded lieutenant in "Forrest Gump" who lost his legs in a Vietnam ambush, doesn't let losing his two legs stop him.

"I was born a little different, but that doesn't stop me! I know how to live life to the fullest!" the dog's Instagram bio reads.

Lieutenant Dan will grace screens across America as the new star of the iconic Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial, and will receive a $5,000 cash prize.