Cadbury Bunny Replaced by a One-Eyed Shelter Cat
Cadbury says that for the first time, they are outsourcing the job it normally holds for rabbits to a one-eyed cat named Crash. You read correctly, this year there will be no Cadbury Easter Bunny. Instead, the commercials and ads you see for Cadbury will feature an Easter Kitty instead.
The chocolate company announced Crash as the winner of its annual Cadbury Bunny contest, making it the first feline winner. Their website says, “Congratulations, Crash! After breaking his leg and jaw and losing an eye, Crash charmed his way into becoming a resident shelter cat who performs the cutest tricks. He reminds us that every cat is worth saving.”
Crash is from Boise, Idaho, and was voted the winner of Cadbury’s Rescue Pets Edition of its Bunny Tryouts. He will join the previous winners in the Cadbury Hall of Fame and star in his own Clucking Bunny commercial, which is running now.
The kitty was awarded $5,000 and the rescue of his choice got $5,000, as well.
Crash is 8 years old and lost an eye after being injured in a serious car accident. He remained loving and sweet as he recovered at the Simply Cats rescue and eventually became the shelter’s spokescat. Crash even learned a few tricks, such as a high five.
CNN reports that his owner Maddie Corey said in a statement, “We are jumping with joy to hear Crash is the next Cadbury Bunny but not surprised as he is always the center of attention in any room. He’s been through so much over the past few years and we appreciate the love his friends, family, and cat enthusiasts across the country have shown.”
Finalists include Cypress the Beaver from Farmerville, LA, Redbird the guinea pig from Terra Alta, WV, and Bunny the dog from Naperville, IL. The Cabury winners since 2019 have also included three dogs and a frog.
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