I also left a comment, but posted it before I thought of copying it to post here.
Basically, I just made the point that lots of classrooms have rabbits as class pets and hatch chicks as educational experiences, and that the town health official was a bit off, thinking that this posed a board of health issue.
For goodness sakes, how can they see this as a health risk? I'm a registered nurse as well, and we have rabbits AND chickens. Good Lord, we're INFESTED! LOL.
I'm also glad not to live in Titusville. I am in PA, though, and we are rural enough that we didn't have to apply for anything when we got our animals.
Seriously, this country has major issues if a family cannot even keep a bunny for a pet.
I would appeal, appeal, appeal, and if nothing else, make them feel a bit stupid for making this a front page issue.
Sheesh. I'm so sorry you are going through this!!
Em