Save a baby chick or bunny, give the kiddos the chocolate versions instead

As we move into the cheerful season of Spring, and the time of year when Easter Baskets are filled with colorful decorated eggs and sweet treats – sometimes, to the delight of children, they also contain fluffy baby chicks or tiny baby bunnies.

Parents and grandparents understandably think it’s precious to see a toddler cuddling with a sweet bunny or a tiny chick. But there’s a dark side to this adorable photo op. Statistically, more often than not, children lose interest in these tiny little animals. Busy parents, who may have hoped their kids would be responsible for the care taking, are not signed up for adding another responsibility to their already full plates. And sadly, no one else they know wants the responsibility, either.

So often, desperate parents end up turning bunnies and chicks loose in fields, parks or golf courses. But these are domestic animals who are not equipped to live on their own or protect themselves. They are dependent on humans to provide food and shelter for them. They are targets for all types of wild predators, and most will perish shortly after being turned loose.

Our recommendation from the perspective of an animal rescue, and in an effort to prevent lots of frustration and heartache, is to stick to chocolate bunnies and hard boiled eggs. They’re both yummy and beautiful. Happy Spring from Indigo Rescue!!

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