[Nhhoa] Commons Area

[jenifer]

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 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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