Women rescue rabbits abandoned after Anna Delvey photo shoot in New York park

Three women saved domestic rabbits allegedly abandoned in Prospect Park after Anna Delvey’s Instagram photo shoot


Pop Culture & Art August 16, 2025 1 min read
Courtesy: Reuters

Three women who stepped in to rescue rabbits allegedly abandoned after Anna Delvey’s photo shoot are speaking out about the ordeal.

According to PEOPLE, Terry Chao, Jennifer Babcock, and Jenna Goins worked together to track and capture three domestic rabbits that were found in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park shortly after appearing in photos on Delvey’s Instagram.

The controversy began when hairstylist Christian Batty, who had helped procure the animals, admitted in a since-deleted social media post that he had abandoned them in the park. He called his actions “wrong, cruel, and inexcusable,” taking full responsibility.

Chao first spotted one of the rabbits through a neighborhood Facebook post, later realizing it was from Delvey’s shoot. With the help of Goins, who had experience in catching abandoned rabbits, the women managed to rescue the animals over several days. The bunnies — later named Parker, Moon, and Joaquin — were confirmed to be domesticated and related.

The women stressed that dumping domestic rabbits is a widespread issue, often peaking after Easter. “You’ll never see a wild lop-eared rabbit,” Babcock explained, noting signs that showed the animals were not wild. Goins added that the rabbits in Delvey’s photos were handled improperly, warning of the risks posed by collars and unsafe positioning.

Delvey has since addressed the incident on Instagram, stating she was unaware that the leashes were unsuitable and emphasizing she had no role in sourcing or returning the animals. She also shared proof of a $1,000 donation to All About Rabbits Rescue, pledging greater oversight in future collaborations.

All three rabbits are now safe in foster care. “The story may blow over,” Goins said, “but if it teaches people that rabbits aren’t toys or props, it will have been worth it.”

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