Today I learned that England is experiencing a bit of an owl problem now that the Harry Potter books and films have reached their end.
Evidently parents thought that getting a nocturnal predatory bird as a pet was a great idea but have since decided that the reality of an owl is a bit less magical than anticipated. They do not deliver the mail or offer solace to small orphaned heroes. They are unfortunately, just birds, who like all living things require a great deal of thought and care to properly thrive.
One owl sanctuary has gone from 6 owls to a record 100. Most are simply being abandoned in the countryside - where they tend to starve - as domesticated animals to not fair well when suddenly dumped alone in the wild.
Perhaps it is best that while we always use our imaginations and dream magical dreams, we refrain from following every whim and teach our children the same editing. They should also be taught that agreeing to care for something is a great honor, responsibility and promise.
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