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06-03-2008, 06:48 PM
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According to the Flintshire Wildlife and Pet Rescue Centre, Harry Potter fans have been purchasing owls, and learning the hard way that birds of prey do not make good pets for muggles.
The rescue centre is sheltering nearly a dozen barn and tawny owls. Quote:
Co-owner of the rescue centre, Joy Pierce Jones, said: "Harry Potter was definitely one of our biggest downfalls.
"People have been phoning up rescue centres, wanting to buy an owl for their children.
"Owls just aren't suitable as pets and while they are generally friendly, they do have their off days and can bite.
"They can quite easily take your eye out or ear off."
Source: Evening Leader
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06-03-2008, 06:52 PM
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That's sad..Poor owls 
I have an owl toy, I think that's better 
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06-03-2008, 06:54 PM
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I understand what they mean. You just can't go and ask for an owl because your child wants one.
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Too often people think that fiction works for real life. Owls are intended to be free to roam and hunt. Being stuck in a cage doesn't strike me as the best life for them.
Good job by the rescue center.
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06-03-2008, 06:55 PM
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| | Moke
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thats sad. I really like the idea of having one as a pet, but I wouldnt want actually get one...
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06-03-2008, 06:56 PM
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Oh gosh..yeah guys, OWLS AREN'T REALLY FOR PETS :/ gosh, that's sad. It's good that someone is stepping in to do something.
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06-03-2008, 07:01 PM
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| | Moke
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Originally Posted by Steelsheen  maybe JKR should've given Harry a dog I think JK Rowling said something about this, but I'm not sure. I think on her site. But people can just you know..Think. I mean, who would actually get an owl?
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EEEE. I've always wanted an owl.
But I'd never get one. That's just silly. 
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I think an owl stuffed animal would be better, Poor owls though, well, they could be mean, at least they're friendly - sometimes - :]
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06-03-2008, 07:22 PM
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You would think people would have a bit more sense than to buy owls for their children. Did they not learn anything from HP and the Philosopher's Stone? Just because someone loves dragons, it doesn't mean that they are capable of taking care of one!
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06-03-2008, 07:23 PM
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awww, that's sad. ^ I agree, a stuffed one would be better. lol
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"They can quite easily take your eye out or ear off."
And then they say it was Snape.
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^^^ I agree very much with Nabs  And on another note, people should atleast do some research on such an animal before deciding its suitable for their child. Owls definitely aren't the best pets for kiddies, and others for that matter.
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Originally Posted by evanna11 I think JK Rowling said something about this, but I'm not sure. I think on her site. But people can just you know..Think. I mean, who would actually get an owl? JKR must've thought the same thing, and of course when she wrote Hedwig in she couldnt predict that HP would be a monster hit.
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It would be cool but I wouldnt buy an owl! That is ridiculus
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I want to have an owl too ;P
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It's good that less people are buying pet owls now. It was never a really good idea in the first place, but they are beautiful animals.
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That is very bizzare... getting an owl for a pet? lol maybe I'm just weird though... 
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Real owls for pets? Poor birds... they should be free to fly around in the wild
Good job, recue center
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Owls are more of a free animal, they don't want to be kept as pets. I agree with Nabs all the way on this one
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After Harry Potter I've always wanted an owl..but i'd never actually get one.. its just silly, after all they are pretty dangerous animals at times. I'd rather stick to a kitty
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06-03-2008, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabiya You would think people would have a bit more sense than to buy owls for their children. Did they not learn anything from HP and the Philosopher's Stone? Just because someone loves dragons, it doesn't mean that they are capable of taking care of one! LOL, I love the way you compare things! Quote:
Originally Posted by Taxus "They can quite easily take your eye out or ear off."
And then they say it was Snape. LOL Quote:
Originally Posted by Steelsheen JKR must've thought the same thing, and of course when she wrote Hedwig in she couldnt predict that HP would be a monster hit.
good thing she didnt give him a bunny for a pet, it would've been a catastrophe Yeah, all these little kids wanting a bunny, but not wanting to look after it..
This topic is actually quite funny  
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I have to admit that that sounds rather funny in a way XD Though poor owls :/ The things they must have endured...
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Oh! That's so sad! *luffs my owls but wouldn't want one for a pet*
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