As they do each year when Easter approaches, shelter officials and animal rescue groups are urging people not to buy rabbits or baby chicks as holiday gifts for children.

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Social media feeds are awash in images of lavish baskets overflowing with expensive gifts. Some parents are giving their children bikes. Others are pushing back.

Gifting live animals like chicks, ducklings and bunnies during Easter remains a cherished tradition, but public health officials and animal welfare ...

Instead of a live animal, rescue groups recommend buying a stuffed toy bunny or chocolate candy rabbit for kids’ Easter baskets. “Bunnies and chicks are pets who require care and love. They should NOT ...

Gone are the days of dying eggs, filling Easter baskets full of goodies and pulling all-nighters to finish smocked dresses. I can’t say I miss the latter. Easter was a long day when the sewing machine ...

Instead of a live animal, rescue groups recommend buying a stuffed toy bunny or a chocolate ... that he’s seen the damage caused by the Easter gift phenomenon firsthand.

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"All the animal control ... in the lead-up to Easter, Berkowitz says feed stores begin selling baby ducks and chicks. They're marketed as charming holiday gifts, but the novelty wears off fast.