This is kind of funny and sad at the same time. Funny that people would go out and buy an owl just because they're a Harry Potter fan, but sad for the owls for being cooped up and then abandoned. I find it odd that a parent would let their child have one; shouldn't they have enough sense to know that owls are not domesticated pets, they're birds of prey. There are these wonderful little things called stuffed animals you can get. It's a good thing that there's a rescue center helping out.