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Help Dylan Keep His Ducks

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Dylan is our 12 year old autistic son with two ducks as his Emotional Support Animals, Nibbles and Bill. We live in Georgetown Township, MI.  This summer some in our community complained about Dylan having ducks, and we were told to remove the ducks because it violates local zoning ordinances. This would devastate Dylan as he needs these ducks to function at his best, so we won't give up that easily.  

As someone with a disability, we believe his ducks are protected as Emotional Support Animals (ESA's). We also believe that Dylan is protected under various laws because of this disability. As such, we have been fighting for Dylan to keep his ducks and retained lawyers who have helped in many areas. They generously donated their services at not cost to get the ball rolling. They wrote letters and advised us on what we could do for Dylan, and we are very grateful for that. However, the amount of time and effort has gone beyond the initial agreement for services and the costs are now coming in. 

People have been asking for some time how they could help, now there are two ways to do so.

First, donate to offset the costs of the legal battle as we have received an invoice from the lawyers for over $5,000. This is for the time and effort in dealing with the township appeal process (which they have done a great job with), research into current laws and regulations, dealing with the HOA. This is after a lot of pro-bono work that they did to get us  going by writing letters, and advising us on what Dylan's options are. . Dylan is one of five kids, so you can imagine this amount is more than we can handle. Any donation will help Dylan keep his ducks and the effort it takes to do so by paying the legal fees. As money is collected we will send it to the legal team.

Second, we have a meeting with the township in late August to determine if Dylan can keep his ducks. If you are able, attend the meeting in support of Dylan. Those complaining have not stopped their attempts to have the ducks removed, they have been complaining even more to the township. It is our hope that a this meeting it will be decided that Dylan can keep his ducks because the law allows for it. Details about the meeting can be found on Dylan's Duck Adventures  page on facebook.

Thank you for considering helping Dylan keep his ducks. We don't expect anything, the support for Dylan has been nothing short of amazing. But we know many have wanted to help in others ways so we are offering these two options.


For more information and updates, please visit Dylan's page on facebook at: Dylan's Duck Adventures or the back story here
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  • Michael Bazinet
    • $20 
    • 5 yrs
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Mark R. Dyke
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Hudsonville, MI

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