Find way to keep Cocoa Puffs in Long Branch family Ihave met the miniature horse Cocoa Puffs, and he is a very sweet horse. If anyone has ever rescued an animal, they would understand the bond the Owens have with Cocoa Puffs. Kathi and Bruce Owens want the city of Long Branch to allow them to keep Cocoa Puffs on their property though a city ordinance says they would need one full acre of land to do so. The Owens' home rests on one-third of an acre on a quiet residential street. Although keeping a tiny miniature horse that is smaller than a Great Dane probably is a technical violation of the ordinance, certainly a compromise can be made. The Owens saved this animal from abuse and have made it part of their family. It is only let out of its small pen a few times a week and makes no noise whatsoever. As Councilman Brian Unger suggested at the Feb. 13 council meeting, copies of the city's health department report and code enforcement were not provided, so what exactly constitutes the supposed nuisance from such a small, quiet animal? At least two members of the City Council, Councilmen Unger and Giordano, appeared to be interested in finding a middle ground that will allow the Owens to keep Cocoa Puffs. Many in the city are indeed cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. I am. I have met him. Cocoa Puffs is a lovely, gentle animal that deserves a good home. He has a good home now. Let's find a way to keep him in the Owens family and yet make all the parties involved pleased with a good compromise. Sharon Wise Long Branch