April 27th 2024.
The Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital recently shared a post on their Facebook page that has sparked concern among parents-to-be. It seems that a new trend for gender reveals has emerged, and it involves using live pigeons dyed in either pink or blue to announce the sex of the baby. However, this seemingly harmless fad has taken a dark turn, as one of the pigeons used in a reveal party sadly lost its life due to injuries sustained from a cat attack.
The hospital shared a photo of the injured pigeon, alongside a plea for people to think twice before participating in these social media trends. The spokesperson for the hospital expressed their shock and disappointment in this new trend, calling it "absolutely shocking" and "a horrendous trend". They also emphasized the cruelty behind using animals for such entertainment and urged people to spread awareness about its harmful effects.
The incident that sparked this warning occurred when a couple from Exmouth, Andrew and Kate Lamont, shared a photo of a pink pigeon they had spotted on their property. Sadly, the pigeon did not survive, as it had gone without food and water and was seriously wounded by a cat. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of using animals for the sake of a trend.
The RSPCA also expressed their concern over this issue, stating that intentionally dyeing a pigeon's feathers is not only cruel but can also cause health problems for the bird. The dye and paint used in these gender reveals can be toxic to the pigeons and other animals, and they are likely to try to clean it off, which could result in them swallowing it. This can have fatal consequences for the innocent animals involved.
This trend is not just limited to the UK; in the US, a pink pigeon named Flamingo died last year after being found wandering around Manhattan's Madison Square Park. The RSPCA fears that social media trends may be fueling the incidents of animals being affected in this way. It is time for us all to take responsibility and put an end to these harmful fads before more innocent creatures suffer.
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