Lets stand up for Mr Clucky

@catdla1 (6005)
United States
August 1, 2009 1:43pm CST
I can't believe that the city of Miami Florida has nothing better to do than to pick on a pet rooster that has become a favorite local celebrity. As reported by the AP, the city is wasting time and taxpayer money to pursue evicting Mr Clucky from his long-time home. There are links in the article if you would like to send a letter of support. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090801/ap_on_re_us/us_odd_evicting_mr_clucky This bird is not just a farmyard resident. He has become a sought after tourist attraction, and has appeared on CBS National News, The Today Show, has been a mascot for EarthSave, Critical Mass, PETA and was voted Best Activist in Miami Beach in 2008. I'm glad that Mr Ed didn't live in Miami...he might have ended up in my Jello.
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fwidman
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
1 Aug 09
I saw that story.How silly of the City Council. Guess they have nothing better to do than pick on roosters and hens LOL
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catdla1
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
1 Aug 09
Exactly! Makes you wonder if their council meetings are catered (free of charge) the the Fried Chicken Council of Miami! I'm surprised Dave Barry hasn't picked up on it yet....
fwidman
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
1 Aug 09
Me too! I just looked at his blog and didn't see anything there LOL
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catdla1
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
1 Aug 09
That's scary...we think alike. I was there, but couldn't see a way to do it either, although I did see an 'email blog' link. I wasn't sure if that was the same thing.
Amber
@AmbiePam (85682)
• United States
1 Aug 09
I wondered who Mr. Clucky was. I kept seeing headlines on internet sites about Mr. Clucky and I had no clue.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85682)
• United States
1 Aug 09
Yes, I was. Do you think the attention will be effective? It's certainly made a lot of headlines.
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catdla1
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
1 Aug 09
Were you able to follow the link? I sent an email message to his supports and to the Miami mayor.
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3SnuggleBunnies
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
1 Aug 09
I saw this on the news yesterday. Sadly cities have nothing else better to do than enforce such things w/o exception. I know they make these "city" rules for a reason but I think Mr.Clucky can be the exception to the rule.
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catdla1
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
1 Aug 09
I agree too. It's not like his owner is keeping a chicken coop in his home. There should be exceptions, especially when a pet generates so much good will.
bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
6 Aug 09
yes i guess thats kind of rediculous. why would they even bother with one or 2 poultry? its an old law i imagine and only there to keep someone from having a chicken farm in town wonder why the owner even let the landlord know
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catdla1
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
7 Aug 09
I can understand laws to prevent city dwellers from raising farm animals on their properties. However, on an individual basis (for pets like Mr Clucky), and for a fee, the city could reclassify a critter from a farm animal to a domestic pet or a possession. That way the city could profit from the fees, and well as then being able to profit from public appearances by the critter itself.