Clearwater Woman Fights City Rules to Keep Pet Peacock 'Pip'

The Story of Pip the Peacock

• 💖 Cara Vos is fighting to keep her pet peacock, Pip, who she raised from an egg.
• 🥚 Pip hatched five months ago after Vos found an egg in her backyard and incubated it herself.
• 🎶 Pip is described as a cuddly pet who enjoys singing and has been trained by Vos.

City Ordinances and Neighbor Complaints

• ⚖️ Clearwater city rules prohibit peacocks as pets, leading to a warning for Vos from police.
• ⚠️ Vos was told she could face fines for code violations if she does not remove Pip.
• 😠 At least one neighbor has complained about Pip, while others support keeping him.

Efforts to Keep Pip

• 🤝 Vos has gathered signatures from supportive neighbors and an online petition with over 300 signatures.
• 🆘 She has reached out to bird sanctuaries, but many are unable to take Pip because he is domesticated.
• 🏡 Vos is exploring options, including a farm in Odessa, while trying to find a way to keep Pip.