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Saturday, February 24, 2001, 2001. From the American Humane Association
Easter Pets? Watch Out!

Pets as Easter presents can be a mistake.

Those cute little bunnies, chicks and ducks you're thinking about buying can mean trouble.

• they can carry disease- salmonella is a real danger to your child
• they are frail and can easily be injured or killed by children too young to know better- a tradgedy for your family!
• they require a special diet and carefully controlled temperatures- a real responsibility
• they grow up!- when they're no longer adorable babies, you will face the painful decision of what to do with them!

And ther sale as individual pets is illegal in 25 states and many cities. Check with animal control or your humane society. PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS- buy a cuddly stuffed animal toy for your special child this Easter!