The Lisa Frank Effect

Is it weird every time I see a small creature outside I try to coo it over and grab it? No, because one day I'm going to get that creature, hold it, and pet it until it's hair falls out. Every squirrel, rabbit, stray cat, or duck making its way across the sidewalk and into my sights, gets a melodic rhythm of kissing noises just quiet enough no one else arounds me can hear. The animal suddenly stops its playful hop between grassy patches and I suddenly think, "this is the one!".  I inch closer and closer as we lock eyes. I try to tell them they are so cute and explain their increased quality of life while in my arms. At this point, one of two situations occur; the animal's eyes almost bulge out of it's head and they break away in a full sprint or they make a quick movement towards me and I squeal, flinching backwards. I mean really? Like I am going to actually pick up and hold the ravenous animal clawing, scratching, bitting at my hands and face. I guess it is the Lisa Frank effect. You're drawn in by the bug-eyed puppy on the outside pocket folder but you get too close and the rainbow and reflective hologram effect shocks you out of the trance. Either way you end up running away quietly.