Photo: Heather Rae Young/Instagram
Heather Rae El Moussais defending herself after an Easter celebration with family led to criticism online.
TheSelling Sunsetrealtor, 34, posted to herInstagram Storyon Tuesday to “explain” herself after online commenters expressed anger over Heather’s decision to have live bunnies visit her Easter get-together with her husbandTarek El Moussa.
Over the weekend,Heather shared clipson her Instagram Story of the celebration. The footage included a video of Tarek’s children, Taylor, 11, and Brayden, 6, (whom he shares with exChristina Hall) holding fluffy rabbits from the Orange County Bunny Farm.
In one clip, Brayden asks Tarek, 40, “Do we get to keep them, Dad?” as the bunnies arrive.
On Tuesday, Heather shared a series of messages on her Instagram Story responding to fans who allegedly took issue with the family’s decision to have live bunnies join their Easter celebration.
Comments are currently disabled on the reality star’s Instagram post memorializing her Easter 2022.
“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!!”
“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!”
She continued the message on the following slide, writing, “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 Rae Young / Instagram
“They actually started their farm as a way to help treat and provide comfort for young children with disabilities, particularly with autistic children,” Heather added in the post, referring to Orange County Bunny Farm.
“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!!”
Health followed the messages with a screenshot from Orange County Bunny Farm’s Instagram page for those who “want to learn more.”
Orange County Bunny Farm’s Instagram account is currently set to private.
Sunday was Heather and Tarek’s first Easter together as a married couple. The pairtied the knot in Octoberin Montecito, California.
The couple met on the Fourth of July in 2019 and were engaged in July 2020. Since meeting Tarek, Heather has fallen quickly into the"bonus mom"role for Brayden and Taylor.
“I never knew I could feel love like I have for the kids and for Tarek. They’ve given me a family,” Heathertold PEOPLE following the ceremony.“They’ve opened my heart up so much and made me more patient, and loving, and understanding.”
source: people.com
