Rabbits dumped after photoshoot linked to Sorokin

A photoshoot with rabbits linked to Anna Sorokin drew backlash after the animals were found abandoned in Prospect Park.

Sorokin horrified after rabbits used in photoshoot dumped in New York park

Anna Sorokin, known for her rapid rise and fall as a socialite figure, is at the center of a new online debate after three rabbits used in a photoshoot tied to her Instagram post were found abandoned in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Sorokin says she did not own the animals and was horrified to learn they had been dumped. She was photographed outside a Tribeca subway station with an ankle monitor during her 2022 release, holding two leashed bunnies, and she has denied responsibility for the rabbits' fate.
The photographer involved, Jasper Egan Soloff, told the New York Times that the shoot was not his and that he has no knowledge of how the animals were obtained or handled. Another person connected to the shoot apologized in a now-deleted Instagram post, saying they panicked and released the rabbits before realizing what had happened. Sorokin has offered to help rehome the animals if given the chance.
Public reaction quickly turned to concerns about animal welfare and the ethics of using animals as props in social media content. Critics warned about the potential harm to rabbits from leashed poses and practices sometimes described as trapped or manipulated photography.

The episode highlights how a notorious public figure can still spark global attention even when the spotlight shifts away. It also shows the speed and sting of social media backlash, where a single image can ignite claims of cruelty and prompt discussions about accountability across all parties involved. The incident underscores a broader trend: celebrities and influencers rely on sensational visuals, yet the consequences for animals and the truth behind how images are produced can be murky and risky.
Beyond the rabbit issue, the case taps into questions about responsibility in influencer culture. If one photographer misstates a shoot’s ownership and another participant apologizes after the fact, who bears responsibility when something goes wrong? The public may demand more transparency from all sides, especially when real harm could result from staged or misleading content.

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The rabbit episode tests the balance between spectacle and accountability in modern fame.