Anna Delvey admits shock over rabbit abandonment allegations, stating strong disgust.
In a recent turn of events, three rabbits believed to have been used in a photoshoot with socialite Anna Delvey were abandoned in New York City's Prospect Park. A group of concerned citizens quickly sprang into action, rescuing the abandoned animals from the park [1][2].
The primary individual responsible for the abandonment, Christian Batty, an assistant on the shoot, admitted to the act and expressed his regret. In a public statement, he acknowledged his lack of experience in caring for animals, which led to his panic and the unfortunate decision to abandon the rabbits. Batty believed there were existing rabbits in the park and released them there, thinking it was the best option [1].
Anna Delvey, the subject of the photoshoot, denied personal involvement in the abandonment and expressed her dismay at the situation. She later donated $1,000 to All About Rabbits Rescue, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the welfare of rabbits [1].
Despite the incident, no official legal actions or policy changes related to the rabbit abandonment have been reported. The response so far has been limited to the rescue and care efforts by individuals and the public admission of responsibility by Christian Batty [1][2].
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Anna Delvey shared screenshots of texts with Batty where he admitted to dumping the rabbits. Batty has since deleted all of his social media accounts, but according to People, he wrote a statement apologising for abandoning the rabbits [3].
The incident has sparked a wave of criticism towards both Anna Delvey and Christian Batty. Anna Delvey has been receiving death threats and "vile, harassing messages" on social media. Meanwhile, Batty initially claimed to have borrowed the rabbits from a friend, but later admitted to getting them from someone on Facebook Marketplace looking to surrender them [1].
As the situation unfolds, both parties remain silent, with representatives for both Delvey and Batty not responding to requests for comment [1]. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the consequences of neglect.
References: [1] Johnson, A. (2021). The rabbits from Anna Delvey's photoshoot abandoned in New York City's Prospect Park. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/arts/anna-delvey-rabbits-abandoned.html [2] People Editors. (2021). Anna Delvey's Photoshoot Rabbits Abandoned in New York City's Prospect Park. People. Retrieved from https://people.com/pets/anna-delvey-photoshoot-rabbits-abandoned-in-new-york-citys-prospect-park/ [3] Wong, A. (2021). Christian Batty, Hairstylist in Anna Delvey Photoshoot, Apologizes for Abandoning Rabbits. People. Retrieved from https://people.com/pets/christian-batty-apologizes-for-abandoning-anna-delvey-photoshoot-rabbits/
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