Heather Rae Young Defends Her Decision To Include Live Bunnies During Easter Celebration With Step-Children

Heather Rae Young is speaking out over the backlash of having live bunnies during her Easter celebration with her step-children.

The 34-year-old realtor and Selling Sunset star headed to her Instagram Story this week to respond to comments that called out her use of live bunnies during the weekend holiday.

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For the Easter holiday, Heather and husband Tarek El Moussa hosted his children, Taylor, 11, and Brayden, 6, (whom he shares with ex Christina Haack) for a get together. She had shared a few images of both kids holding the rabbits in their arms.

Following her share, naysayers called out her decision, to which Heather responded. Here’s what she said:

“I can’t believe I am having to explain myself but it was brought to my attention that there are lots of nasty comments about the bunnies…,” Heather began. “Our whole family are animal lovers, I have been vegan for most of my life, I am very passionate about animals and am always an advocate for ALL animals!!”

She went on, “We wanted a fun and cute experience for the kids, so did tons of research and found an amazing local bunny farm with an amazing mission that we wanted to support!”

“NO bunnies are forced to breed, they are all free range, never caged, live naturally on the farm and are extremely loved and cared for!”

Heather added that the bunnies actually came from the Orange County Bunny Farm, which “started their farm as a way to help treat and provide comfort for young children with disabilities, particularly with autistic children. The bunnies are all raised organically and naturally. We felt comfortable supporting this amazing little local business, and also creating an [sic] fun experience for everyone!!”

“Please refrain from judgment and negativity without knowing the full story,” she concluded. “No need for all of the hate and nasty comments!”

After the incident, the Orange County Bunny Farm put their Instagram account on private and Heather‘s comments are also turned off.

Heather and Tarek just recently got married in the fall of 2021 and are in the process of freezing eggs for the ability to have children when they’re ready.