[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Start here, find your district, and read. Basically, choose any district, any lot, etc, in The Villages. They all have the same pets on a leash requirement. And yes, you're right, you were discussing laws, but you were the one that said its not in your deed restrictions.

VCDD Deed Compliance - Sumter County

I'm using your link and still get the same results.

Let's put aside our possible differences for a minute...this is getting weird.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I'm using your link and still get the same results.

Let's put aside our possible differences for a minute...this is getting weird.

No worries, PB, didnt mean for it to seem weird. Try this one though, it should be a direct link.

http://www.districtgov.org/images/De...206/S6-112.pdf

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by photo1902

No worries, PB, didnt mean for it to seem weird. Try this one though, it should be a direct link.

http://www.districtgov.org/images/De...206/S6-112.pdf

Boy do I ever stand corrected. Guess I just didn't read far enough...about three times. Sheesh. My humble apology.

But now I wonder about one thing...how do I get the leash on my bird and fish?

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Boy do I ever stand corrected. Guess I just didn't read far enough...about three times. Sheesh. My humble apology.

But now I wonder about one thing...how do I get the leash on my bird and fish?

You have to be reaaaaaallllly quick!

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Read 'em again. 2.23, Shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash.

Thanks for pointing that out, Photo.

I went to CDD this morning and asked to see a copy of the Deed Restrictions for Mallory Square, and it said very clearly that dogs had to be on a leash, not just "under control". The person working there said the basic Deed Restrictions like this are the same for all areas south of 466.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Thanks for pointing that out, Photo.

I went to CDD this morning and asked to see a copy of the Deed Restrictions for Mallory Square, and it said very clearly that dogs had to be on a leash, not just "under control". The person working there said the basic Deed Restrictions like this are the same for all areas south of 466.

You are right and everyone agrees with you so hope those dogs owners do what is right and you will be happy here.

[gap2415]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I went to the Community Development office at Lake Sumter this morning to complain about the dogs running loose in Osceola Hills, and they took my complaint seriously. They said that because our neighborhood is new, they would have the builder send a letter to the homeowner reminding them of the leash laws in TV. I stressed that these dogs were not the small dogs so common in TV, but they were larger and more aggressive. I said that, to my knowledge, many villagers are armed and might shoot an aggressive dog running loose. I said it would be a very good idea for the builder to talk with the dog owners personally. She seemed very concerned and said she would call the builder.

Then we drove down to the Sumter county Animal Control office in Lake Pannasofkie. They also took our complaint seriously and said they would send an officer to the dog owners house. I told them we used to live in a TV-like community in Maryland and that one homeowner shot and killed a dog that was harassing them. The person at Animal Control did not blink and eye and said that is allowed here as well.

Well, I have not fired a gun in 45 years so I will not go that route, but we will definitely not walk by that house again.

Wow! I'm glad I don't have a dog as occasionally they get loose by oversight. My cat sneaked out once but my neighbor helped me catch her,

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You are right and everyone agrees with you so hope those dogs owners do what is right and you will be happy here.

Thanks, Gracie. We have been here two months and are really enjoying ourselves in a rental patio villa while our new house is being built. While Virginia was a great place to live, we both love being back in Florida where we met 46 years ago.

We will be happy here no matter what the dog owners do. As one great American said:

�I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.�

Martha Washington

[Polar Bear]

Yeah, let's not let your original topic get lost among all the other discussions. You had a legitimate concern.

Welcome back to Florida.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Thanks for pointing that out, Photo.

I went to CDD this morning and asked to see a copy of the Deed Restrictions for Mallory Square, and it said very clearly that dogs had to be on a leash, not just "under control". The person working there said the basic Deed Restrictions like this are the same for all areas south of 466.

All deed restrictions are posted on Village Community Development Districts.
Save a little gas.....

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

This is a very strong statement. No dogs have been shot or shot at in The Villages.
Why do you think that someone would shoot a dog in The Villages. That is kinda paranoid to me!
If the folks at Community Development said they would respond to the situation........why then go to Animal Control? What's next a stop at the Sheriffs Office?

Agreed Bogie...and my experience is most dogs are more aggressive on a leash although I understand the need to keep them under control

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

All deed restrictions are posted on Village Community Development Districts.
Save a little gas.....

I looked at that website. Exactly how would I use it to find the Deed Restrictions for Mallory Square?