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Demi Moore divides followers after rescuing orphaned ducklings
has three new furry family members - adorable orphaned ducklings.
The actress, 62, has rescued baby mallards and is now caring for them with the assistance of her local veterinarian until they are ready to return to the wild.
'Duck, duck... Pilaf!' Demi announced to her followers as she introduced her feathered friends last week. 'We rescued three orphaned baby mallard ducklings! With the help and guidance of my local vet we are working to nurture them until they are old enough to be reintroduced to their natural habitat. It has been a messy joy, but Pilaf is loving her new friends.'
The post included an array of photos of the tiny siblings with Demi, including two of the babies hanging out with her ever-present dog Pilaf.
The three ducklings have clearly bonded with Demi, as they were even seen lining up and dutifully following her about.
While the majority of the comments were positive, a few were critical of Demi's decision to take in the animals, insisting they should be cared for by a professional.
has contacted representatives for Demi for comment about the criticism but did not immediately hear back.
The ducklings sparked quite a debate amongst a few commenters who were angered by Demi taking in the babies.
'This is not ok . Wild mallards should be rehabbed by wildlife rehabber. Her vet should have known that. Sorry.. cute but imprinted,' one posted.
'Exactly,' another replied in agreement. 'Not a good practice. They won't be successful as wild ducks.'
Another said: 'Yeah this is messed up, these ducks need to go to a wildlife rehab.'
A Demi defended stepped in: 'Easy tiger, we don't know the exact story, just a few pics...'
'not much more of that story.. its simple these are now imprinted ducks. Just because a celebrity thinks its cute doesn't make it right and like i said her vet should have known better. Find a licensed rehabber end of story.'
'What happened to mom! If they imprint to you- there is no way you should release them. That will work against them in the wild as they follow humans around and then fish and wildlife unalives them for that very reason. Talk to a wildlife rehab facility,' another said.
The majority of the comments, however, were positive and besotted by the sight of the tiny ducks.
Paris Hilton dropped a heart-eyes emoji to the comments section, while Jennifer Garner shared a few sweet emojis as well.
Tom Hanks' wife Rita Wilson gushed, 'Oh my goodness! How sweet is this?'
The post also showed her daughter Tallulah getting to know the ducks and her granddaughter Louetta fawning over one in her lap.
The ducklings aren't the only animals in Demi's life, as the actress famously has an ever-present companion - her tiny fluffy chihuahua Pilaf.
'The truth is, I am her accessory,' Demi gushed to American TV host Stephen Colbert on The Late Show earlier this year.
A few fans defended her from the criticism
She explained how she tried to secure her treasured pup a Guinness World Record for her minuscule stature.
'We looked into this because she literally is the size of a guinea pig,' the actress said. Sadly, Pilaf's legs were too long.
On top of her fur babies, she also has three children with her ex-husband Bruce Willis - daughters Rumer, 36, Tallulah, 31, and Scout, 33.
Demi and Bruce became grandparents in 2023 after Rumer welcomed her first child, daughter Louetta, with her now ex-boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas.
