[Nhhoa] Commons Area

[Debbie Hanenkrat]

Mrs. Howard,

First let me say that our family also owns a dog, she turned 17 years old
last week. I believe that owning a dog, especially when you have children,
is a good thing. However, I stand beside what I said before: dogs have no
place in the common areas that we all share. If the pile left outside the
pool on Friday was cleaned up before you left then I commend you for this
responsibility that, unfortunately, not everyone will take care of. On the
other hand, I stand beside what I said before; I personally saw the dog
squat and leave a pile Friday and last summer leave a puddle on the tennis
court. I only saw the dog once on the tennis court, but did see it inside
the pool enclosure several times last summer.

I am not trying to start anything with any neighbor, nor do I wish to offend
you. I am simply concerned about the health and cleanliness of the common
area. No one should have to watch out for messes when they are running and
playing in the common areas, nor in any enclosure. 

Debbie Hanenkrat

 

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From: nhhoa-bounces at nhhoa.org [mailto:nhhoa-bounces at nhhoa.org] On Behalf Of
jenifer
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 12:08 PM
To: nhhoa at nhhoa.org
Subject: Re: [Nhhoa] Commons Area

 


Dear Debbie Hanenkrat:

 

My husband and I happen to own a very large black dog.  Last summer, my
husband walked our large black dog down to the playground with our children
and played ball with the dog on the courts. He did not treat the courts as a
kennel.  He didn't notice the "No Pets" sign until departing and has never
taken her back  inside the courts again.   This past week, he also walked
our large black dog to the pool and tied her to the outside of the fence
while talking with myself and his children.  

 

At first I assumed this letter was directed at us, but when I got to the
part about "piles" and "puddles" I knew it absolutely was not our dog.
There are many responsible dog owners in this community and we are amongst
them.  I agree it is unhealthy for people to leave their dog DNA behind, but
unfortunately not everyone is a responsible pet owner.

 

I do however, disagree that dogs should not be allowed in the common areas.
When I walk my children and dog to the playground it is good family
exercise.  I have seen other people also walk their dogs and children to the
playground and common area.  I was under the impression that this was a
family neighborhood.  As long as a dog is leashed and of no threat I do not
see the harm in allowing them to be part of our community.  

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Jenifer and Kevin Howard

 

 

 

 

 

 

-------Original Message-------

 

From: North <mailto:nhhoa at nhhoa.org>  Hampton Homeowners Association

Date: Friday, May 23, 2008 16:55:51

To: nhhoa at nhhoa.org

Subject: [Nhhoa] Commons Area

 

When we moved to North Hampton, 11 years ago, there was a posted regulation
against pets in the common areas. (I can't remember if it was on the pool
sign or in the covenants, but I remember the rule.) 

 

Last summer I saw a man bring his large black dog INTO the pool enclosure
often. He also used the tennis court as a dog pen sometimes. The dog left
"piles" and "puddles" several times that I witnessed. Today he's back at the
pool, with his dog leashed to the fence outside the pool enclosure. And once
again, I witnessed the dog leaving another pile.

 

This is NOT HEALTHY for any children who play in the grassy area of the
common areas. Every homeowner has a right to have a pet on his/her property,
but that right does not extend to any other neighbor's property, nor does it
extend to the common area which is property that belongs to all of us.

 

I have seen messages in newsletters asking people to keep their dogs out,
but this person obviously doesn't read the newsletter or doesn't care about
the rights of others in the neighborhood.

 

What can be done about this problem?

 

Debbie Hanenkrat

 



 

 

 

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