When is One Too Many Animals? A Children's Movie-Induced Delusion

Uhm.What.Really?

Episode 6:

This episode examines the influence of animated children's movies on pet ownership. It argues that these films create unrealistic expectations about animal behavior and care, leading to impulse pet acquisitions and subsequent surrenders.  The episode references studies and expert opinions to support the claim that media portrayals of animals can negatively impact both the animals and their owners. The Episode advocates for a more realistic understanding of pet ownership and discourages acquiring excessive numbers of animals based on fictional portrayals.

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