tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post5552241965375771251..comments2023-12-10T07:53:40.265-06:00Comments on KC Bike Commuting: R.I.P.s, Resurrections and MiscellanyNoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-63184334741647675582009-04-13T10:49:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:49:00.000-05:00And just to make it clear, we didn't buy any new p...And just to make it clear, we didn't buy any new pets at the pet store. I've just never had the opportunity to hold a duckling before, so I coddled that one while snapping a photo with my phone.Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-61230226593043621962009-04-13T10:48:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:48:00.000-05:00Indeed. I call it "Kitten Syndrome" - people thin...Indeed. I call it "Kitten Syndrome" - people think kittens are so cute and adopt one from a friend or co-worker: A myopic decision that effectively enters them into a 10-20 year contract.<BR/><BR/>For people like me who are ready, able, and excited about the responsibilities of caring for an animal, it's not a huge deal. Usually, though, parents let their kids hoodwink them into believing that the child will be able to care for the animal. Yeah, right.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, "Kitten Syndrome" isn't just for kittens. As you've mentioned, it affects easter pets like the ones we've discussed here. It also encompasses baby humans as well. <BR/><BR/>Indeed, it sickens me to see irresponsible people get themselves into these situations where the one they're supposed to take care of suffers, all because "it's sooooooo cute!"<BR/><BR/>I've participated in virtually all lifecycle aspects of various rodents, fish, cats, and lagomorphs and have taken care of several fowl. I love animals, but people should realize that they are hard work and require dedication.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, regardless of species and particularly with the baby humans, the solutions to "kitten syndrome" are not only very complicated, they're very controversial as well.Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-82451653789529912132009-04-13T10:33:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:33:00.000-05:00I don't know what happens to the ducks, but alas, ...I don't know what happens to the ducks, but alas, they cannot just fly off. they're not wild ducks--they're domestic breeds. they can't survive in the wild.<BR/><BR/>I do know what happens to the bunnies. most end up in shelters--those that live long enough. <BR/><BR/>http://www.rabbit.org/easter/index.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-49487066936315066322009-04-13T08:58:00.000-05:002009-04-13T08:58:00.000-05:00Say it's not so, Rick!! I just got a Yehuda shir...Say it's not so, Rick!! I just got a Yehuda shirt for my birthday last month. Oh the humanity. :(<BR/><BR/>Steven<BR/>INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com