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with Pets in CPN - the resources and the skinny on this
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Missed
the chance to speak up? See
all the 'CPN Asks' Surveys,
go back and take a minute, and be heard!
Get
vocal. Participate - it is mostly painless. Tell us what
you like and what you don't and what we are still missing.
Give it to us straight. We can take it.
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a burning question you want to ask your fellow CPN residents?
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local businesses - you want to ask CPN residents a relevant
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Well,
it was a vocal month. Comments were quite polar and some took exception
to speaking out period, but by and large, the community spoke for
responsible pet ownership NOW.
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Are
we "going to the dogs" and foregoing responsible pet ownership?
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This
is what you had to say about it... |
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"Dog
barking has become a major problem in this neighborhood. I wish owners
would fulfill their responsibilities by addressing the problem and
finding and fixing whatever is causing their dogs to bark so much."
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"This
a family area....People complaining about dogs going for walks, must
be unhappy. I am happy to see families walking together with their
loved pets....Maybe these complainers should get a life...get a animal
....get off your butts and go for a walk...you will be a happier person
....start enjoying life...stop complaining!" |
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"I
have a neighbor (who owns a dog but refuses to build a fence for
the dog) on our corner who lets their dog run rampant every day
- no leash ever! Their dog runs through our yards, messes in our
yards, and sits on our porch barking at my cat who is an indoor
only cat.
The
nieghbors directly behind us have dogs that bark non-stop, to the
point that we have had to change our lifestyles, for example, we
now are closing our windows when we would otherwise have them open
because the dogs bark so much we can't stand the noise.
I've
talked with both pet owners, made formal compaints to both the home
owner's association as well as Douglas County animal control, yet
nothing changes. And this has been going on since we moved into
our home five years ago.
I would
like to see my home owner's association find some way to take action.
The dog that runs rampant should have a fence, and the barkers should
be in the house at night so they don't bark outside all night."
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"A
friend and I walk every Mon. Wed. and Fri. in the early morning. There
is always a male runner, who has a black mid-sized dog who runs behind
him, without a leash. We have asked him where his leash is, and he
says "It's at home." I don't know why this man feels above the law
while everyone else has their dog on a leash. If anyone knows where
he lives, please report his address @ 660-7529 and they will ticket
this irresponsible pet owner." |
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"People
should be responsible for picking up after their pets. I do think
it would be a great idea to have plastic pet bags along the trails,
in addition to a couple of extra trash cans. There are times when
our dogs have more business than we have bags (in hand) so this would
help with the occassional human miscalculations and doggie emergencies.
ALSO, this would be a much better use of my HOA dues than the handful
of 'parties' at the club house during the year which I NEVER attend.
I also don't visit the pool so doggie poop bags and trash cans seem
to be a much better use of my dues." |
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"My
husband and I have no pets, and do enjoy walking the lighted pathways
in the evening. It would be wonderful if pet owners took the responsibility
of cleaning up after their pets and if they would just sit on thier
patio's and listen to the dogs that bark when people are on the pathways.
Thank you pet owners for accepting the responsibility that you chose
when you got your pet." |
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"Definitely
people should keep their dogs (especially) in their own yards and
let them clean up after their own pets." |
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"Let's
have a fenced in dog relief area - it is crazy to see the cars parked
on Monarch just north of CP Pkwy and the dogs let run - you can't
walk anywhere on the grass." |
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"Most
people do not have control of their pets. They walk them on a 30 foot
lead letting them do whatever they want. Whether its relieving themselves
on someone else's lawn or running up into a child or another animal's
face. Perhaps they should learn how to control their animal before
they purchase one. Barking at all hours of the day and night is another
problem in the area. Dogs left home with pet doors and no owners are
bothersome to us all. I have pets and children and accept responsibility
for them. Maybe we could all try to do the same." |
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"Of
course everything is not perfect. Howewver nearly all of the pet owners
I have met are already responsible pet owners. Responsible owners
are the ones who bother to take them for walks rather than leaving
them in a hot garage. Also, the owners I have run into seem to be
very cooperative in controling their animals and cleaning up after
them. I suspect we have a rather vocal minority of animal-phobes in
the negihborhood who want to impose their ideas on anyone who does
not fit into their well ordered lifestyle. Get a hobby or something!" |
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"As
a dog owner I believe it my responsibility to pick up after my dog
and to provide the means to do it. I do not believe that anyone else
should provide bags for me. CPN providing trash cans is appreciated
and appropriate because the recepticles can be used for trash other
than dog waste. The community should not have to incur such a cost.
I further believe that this applies to other services or conveniences
that some people want because they would like someone else to pay
for their desired amenities." |
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"I
find your comments are very leading towards your obvious point of
view. There are a few problems as in any neighborhood, but overall
it appears that pet owners are trying to be responsible." |
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Your
Unofficial Webmaster responds: No bias or rancor is intended in posing
the question. Comments have been posted unedited that have been sent
in and the count stands as "voted". As to the outcome,
as with most issues, people who wish to pursue recourse can do so.
People who wish to promote tolerance have an equal voice. To that
end, we post Living with Pets in
CPN. |
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"Had
the problem of barking dogs in the middle of the night for a whole
week. I hope the residents know that all it takes is a call to the
Humane Society for Douglas Cty. File a report and it escalates from
there. They took care of it and it has been quiet since. If neighbors
are pissed, take responsibility and call the neighbor or call the
county instead of sitting at home fuming or trying to get some sleep.
My solution worked." |
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"Now
that we know that there is a problem with dog poop on the trails and
open space and dogs running loose, what are we going to do about it??
I'm sure there are plenty of neighbors who would be willing to help
to correct the problem. Let's start by fining those that do not pick
up after their pets, make doggie bags and trash cans available along
the trails. Let's do something!!! Make the open space enjoyable for
everyone." |
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"I
am a responsible pet owner and I am appalled by the inconsiderate
home and pet owners that have moved into our beautiful community,
from allowing pets to defecate on their neighbors lawn, not scooping
their furry friends poopy, to allowing them to roam without leashes.
And it is not just pets. It's children too!!!!! Toys in the street
and unsupervised children (toddlers 2-4 years old) playing in the
street with parents no where to be found. And if they can be found,
they are usually talking on the telephone or watching television.
Shame on you!!!" |
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"The
leash law is ignored by many scofflaws in our midst. These people
think their animals should be loved or appreciated by all of us, and
allowed to just "be themselves". I like dogs and if I wanted one on
my property, or bounding and jumping all over me, I'd get my own.
However, we are also very allergic to cats and dogs. It's inconsiderate
of these scofflaws to push their animals on the rest of us. And it
can be hazardous as my wife found out when a frisky uncontrolled retreiver
bounced into her along the parkway sidewalk, nearly knocking her down,
and causing her knee to be hyperflexed. She had knee problems for
weeks after. We now carry a large stick (BAT) with us whenever we
walk and would not hesitate to us it in self-defense, although it
would more appropriately be used to knock some sense into the owners'
heads." |
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"I
have lived here for over 10 years. I am tired of new people moving
in trying to tell us what to do! The dogs need a place to run also!
I feel the open space behind some areas dogs should be allowed to
run in. I also feel that it is not a dogs fault if an owner is irresponsible
and does not control them. Don't take it out on the dogs! Do we complain
about the howling coyotes? Yes barking dogs can be a nuisance, but
living with people can be a nuisance too! Learn to live with your
neighbors or find somewhere else to live!" |
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"Although
we have responsible pet owners living near us who take the time to
make sure their animals don't run wild or bark, I have noticed that
many dog owners don't seem to give the golf course the same status
as their neighbors by cleaning up after the animal. People who play
golf at The Ridge pay for the pleasure. When its spoiled by dog waste
it makes us all look bad." |
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"I
get tired of seeing people walking their dogs and letting them doo
doo all over the open space and not cleaning it up. There is dog doo
on the walking trials. Is it that hard to carry a bag and pick up
fido's poop? Let's be responsible when walking our dogs!" |
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"A
woof here, a yap-yap there is fine, but when its all day, because
these dogs (3-4) are left home alone, it is quite and annoyance. People
who do not have air conditioning are leaving open windows and the
dogs are constantly barking everytime a child rides by on his bike.
Most of my neighbors have dogs and would never know it. It's the one
family who is not responsible and never home with their dogs that
make you start feeling this way." |
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"We
have a dog, but she is confined to our yard by means of an invisible
fence. I am very tired of hosing down stray male dogs to keep them
away from her (she is spayed, but I'm afraid they'll hurt her). There
is one dog in particular, a big yellow lab, that is ALWAYS loose in
the neighborhood (Forest Park). The dog has expired rabies tags and
no ID. I managed to find the owner through the expired tags, and she
picked up the dog with virtually no apologies. Next time I'm taking
the dog to the pound or giving him to someone else who will take care
of it. Thanks for allowing me to vent!!" |
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"I
think dogs are gregarious creatures, not given much to isolation.
I have listened all day long to dogs crying in garages, chained alongside
houses, confined to runs. Since the days of a "working dog"
are so long gone, please do not have a dog if you do not want to incorporate
it into the family and train it with at least some devotion to its
well-being. There are few brutal dogs, there are apparently, brutal
humans." |
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"It
is the nature of most dogs to be protective of their territory and
family, and bark when someone or another animal threatens these. I
do believe it appropriate to limit the number of dogs a household
can keep. Perhaps that number should be no more than three. I do believe
people who walk their dogs in the common areas need to be considerate
enough to pick up after their dogs. The trash cans are there for that
purpose. I don't believe people should allow their dogs to run free
in the neighborhood, and I haven't seen a great deal of this going
on anyway." |
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"I
am amazed at the sense of entitlement some people seem to have about
letting their dogs run off leash. They are a danger to others (people
and dogs). They may be cute and loving at home, but they are completely
different when running loose!" |
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"To
the people who have the little yappy dog (you know who you are) -
you put that dog out every evening for hours to bark its brains out.
Every night for three years, a person can't even sit out at night.
I walked down to your house three times already this summer to tell
you but you did not answer your door and I gave up. I monitor my own
dogs' barking, and it galls me no end to have quality of life reduced
by your dog." |
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"Hello!
I strongly agree with Responsible pet owners. I actually came to the
web site looking for a contact person to discuss this exact issue.
I think (and I am not the only one) that dog owners should pick up
after their dogs on the trails. When moving here we looked forward
to walks on the trails and our kids using them. Now we have to side
step dog poop on the sidewalks and the smell.... I am not anti pet,
in fact we do have a dog and we pick up after her when we take her
for a walk. Who do they think picks up the dog poop they leave behind?
Maybe we should have a doggie bags available with a trash can at different
locations on the trail and make this mandatory. In other areas you
are fined if you do not pick up after your pets. The trails should
be for everyone and right now it belongs to the big dogs who leave
behind their mark." |
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"I
see many responsible pet owners cleaning up after their dogs on our
community trails and walk ways. Thank You! I would suggest that our
trash receptacles have bags available for those who walk out and "forget"
their own cleanup bags." |
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"I'm
a jogger. I've been attacked several times by dogs running at large.
And, I don't like having to avoid the poop on the pathways."
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"I
am tired of dog droppings all over the neighborhood. I have two myself
and am COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE to pick up my dogs "doo" when we walk
daily, but it appears others could give a rip! Can we set some reporting
and fines for those who care less or install some doggie doo bag dispensers
throughout the public walk ways?" |
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"I
am troubled by the number of cats that are at-large. Free-roaming
cats are coyote bait. I managed to get to the last cat that was stuck
on a utility poll with coyotes at the base and scared them off and
got the cat down (no ID; it took off). I also do not want cats coming
into my back yard (fenced) as I do have dogs that will chase a cat.
I don't want the responsibility for your cat's safety on my conscience.
Can't your cat be indoor-only or trained to a halter for walks?" |
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"I
am especially disappointed in pet owners that do not pick up their
excrement. They either let their dogs out or walk them and do not
clean up after them. I live in the townhouses and the common ground
is full of dog droppings. You have to stay on the walkways to keep
you shoes clean." |
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Outcome,
what is the outcome... |
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Information
on how to handle Dog/Cat problems is on this web site at Living
with Pets.
We also need to address suggestions about trail pooper-duty and
how best to help keep the trails a resource. Please attend the
August Master Association meeting
and contribute.
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To
all the people who took the time to express their thoughts - either
for tolerance to a particular lifestyle or calling for more personal
responsibility on behalf of our selves, neighbors and pets, thank
you for speaking up and having a voice. |
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Pines North Homeowners Association
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