Following the first 101 Dalmations movie, the number of dalmations
purchased as presents worldwide increased with a corresponding
increase in the number that were 'dumped'. This was of major concern
when producing the second movie.
Regards
Phil
Hi:
Richard Wilcox wrote:
Thursday, November 29, 2001 4:17 AM
Defenders of Wildlife <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
HARRY POTTER'S OWL: Movie driving up demand for Snowy Owls as pets
jumping the gun a bit aren't we? A speculative fear that the movie
will spur demand doesn't constitute evidence it _has_.
So did demand for macaws go sky high in the aftermath of the Paulie movie?
Bird experts fear the popularity of the Harry Potter movie will drive demand
sky high for pet snowy owls, and they're warning parents not fill this item
on their children's Holiday wish lists.
Yes, I have memories of all those kids pestering parents to have a
killer whale in their xmas stocking after the Free Willy movies.
Good thing someone's on the ball this time round.
It's illegal in the United States to
keep owls as pets.
Fortunately for Xmas shoppers, giant 3 headed monsters are
apparently still legal to have as pets...now, if only I could find a
legal supplier.
Cheers
Brendan
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