Ohio woman fights to keep her 10-foot WEREWOLF statue called Phil displayed in her yard

An Ohio woman is fighting to keep her 10-foot werewolf statue named Phil displayed in her front yard after neighbors demanded its removal. The yellow-fanged metal mascot has been standing proud outside the home of Piqua resident Mary Simmons since Halloween last year.

An Ohio woman is fighting to keep her 10-foot werewolf statue named Phil displayed in her front yard after neighbors demanded its removal. 

The yellow-fanged metal mascot has been standing proud outside the home of Piqua resident Mary Simmons since Halloween last year. 

Simmons' statue has received a mixed reception in the Miami County city. 

While some made online fanpages, one neighbor filed an anonymous complaint to the local authority, prompting them to send an official warning.

The City of Piqua sent Simmons a notice reading: 'Please take down seasonal wolf decoration. Thanks!!' 

The menacing metal mascot has been standing outside the Piqua home in Miami County, south-west Ohio, since Halloween last year, garnering mixed reactions from residents

The menacing metal mascot has been standing outside the Piqua home in Miami County, south-west Ohio, since Halloween last year, garnering mixed reactions from residents

'Just let me have my werewolf,' says Mary Simmons, as she fights to keep Phil on her front lawn

'Just let me have my werewolf,' says Mary Simmons, as she fights to keep Phil on her front lawn

The City of Piqua sent Simmons an official notice after a neighbor complained anonymously about Phil

The City of Piqua sent Simmons an official notice after a neighbor complained anonymously about Phil

But in a bid to make Phil a permanent instalment - not just for Halloween - Simmons dressed him up in new attire to celebrate several seasons.  

He was originally wearing the classic werewolf getup of a plaid shirt with blue trousers - which were ripped to hint at him having transformed from a human form - while a skeleton hung from one claw. 

Simmons changed his clothes to an American-flag patterned shirt complete with individual flags in his claws to mark patriotic occasions throughout the year, including Independence Day. 

'We decided, you know what, let's make him seasonal for every holiday,' she told WHIOTV

'He's Fourth of July ready - Veterans' Day and Flag Day - we're trying to find a pilgrim outfit or a stuffed turkey.'

Addressing the outrage sparked by Phil, she said: 'It pisses you off, it's like, really?

'He gets dressed, I mean, he's not even naked.'

'Just let me have my werewolf,' she added. 'That's all I want, I'm not asking for a lot.'

Phil in his original Halloween clothes

Phil in his original Halloween clothes 

Phil ready for the Fourth of July

 Phil ready for the Fourth of July

Simmons said the towering grey specimen is securely fastened to the ground with a cable and does not pose a safety risk to residents of the Miami County city in south-west Ohio.

Al Cantrell, whose home is directly opposite the statue, told the broadcaster he thought the werewolf was 'cool' adding: 'It doesn't bother me - what the city is doing is wrong.'

But another neighbor, Emily Cavanaugh, disagreed. 

'I think it's ugly,' she said. 'It needs to come down. What is that hanging on - a skeleton - so it's not seasonal.'

The werewolf also has a Facebook fan page called 'Phil the Wolf 500' with 189 followers who share updates and outfit ideas for the canine creature. 

 

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