Chloe, Jennifer, Maggie, Katie, and Hanna ~ I am writing to you about the eagle in distress in Morgan Hill and also copying the Mickaboo Discuss and Action Groups. Originally this was reported to Mickaboo as an eagle needing our help but it really involves quite a few more animals, including ponies without water and roosters that appeared to be used for a cockfighting operation. All are kept in what were described as filthy and overcrowded conditions. So far, an agent from Fish & Wildlife (federal agency) has been out to see the eagle only and reports that the jerk keeping them does have a permit for the eagle, and meets the minimum requirements to keep him. The agent also says that the requirements are “pretty lenient”, so there’s nothing he can do. However, since you all have come up with such wonderful suggestions, there are other avenues we can pursue. For one, we need to call the local Humane Society about all the animals this jerk is keeping in such cruel conditions, including the ponies and roosters. Also, the eagle needs a permit from ­both federal and state agencies. Perhaps the CA state agency is more strict about their requirements for keeping eagles. There is also a suggestion that we call the local falconry club. I have contact info for all these places, as well as further info about the animals in distress. All we need is a few people to follow up (pick up the phone) and make it happen. (I have volunteered to take on the job of “Coordinator”) If you think you can help with one or more of these things, please contact me offline. Here’s the difficulty: the sooner we act, the better: This guy is showing a rental property for about the next 10 days, and by going to view the rental property, one has easy access to view the animals. After he’s done showing his rental property, one would have no reason to pass by the area where he’s keeping his animals, so it will be that much harder to get a state or Humane Society person out there to check out the conditions. Thanks all you Mickaboomers! (Remember to contact me offline!) Robbie