Yeah, I live in Santa Barbara, too.
I saw him when he first got here,
and I thought it was magical

but then he wouldn’t go away and hasn’t since…it’s gotten old to everyone but the tourists.

I live in Santa Barbara and see this guy all the time. Actually, it’s a little creepy. I’m not sure if the animals are really all that happy.

According to my Norton 2008 program, your website is still infected with a virus. It’s called HTTP Quicktime RTSP URI BO and it’s high risk and causes severe computer damage.

I think you need to know this. I can visit here, because my Norton Security 2008 blocks that virus, but others without protection are in big trouble.

Anyway, your virus problem isn’t solved. I hope you can get a handle on it.

As the caption says, “Can’t we all just get along?”

Let’s all enjoy the things we think are cute, and let other people enjoy the things they think are cute, and be kind to each other.

Must… keep… guard. Danger… looming.

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Circus animals are mostly dangerous wild animals that spend most of their time in confinement when they aren’t performing. These are pets.

This isn’t about a “political issue” about begging or homelessness or pretending anything like that. I oppose this in the same way I oppose Ringling Brothers circus using animals as props to generate revenue. I have no problem with street artists, mimes, musicians busking, and the like, *actually doing the performing*. I see it often where I live.

Errata, I didn’t write it to get a response back, I could actually care less what you say. The fact of the matter is, its not cute…The dog looks like he’s hungry and he’s deciding on which animal to eat first.
I have every right to my opinion..and its that this video BLOWS.
So, I don’t need to hear what you have to say…Next time, mind yourself.

I don’t think they have to worry about cold, since they’re in the Southwest US, and they’re inside at night.

I think some people are just taking issue with the political issue of being a beggar and pretending its about the animals welfare. The animals don’t care about politics or money. They are quite adequately cared for and are not abused. You may not approve of their human is living off tourist donations, but that doesn’t impact their quality of life.

I agree that beggars using animals to attract donations might not be ideal – in Reading, UK there’s a few beggars with dogs around, and the dogs often look cold and skinny.

However, these animals look happy and well cared for. That rat seems to be really enjoying his nice warm seat! ^__^