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Originally Posted by Lovey2
The problem is...the smell, it attracts other dogs regardless of whether you pick it up or not...the pee, I have several brown spots already where I've seen dogs going, and basically the idea that someone believes it is my responsibility to adjust to the fact that someone is going to use my property as a toilet whether I like it or not. I agree that the streets are certainly too hot for your dogs, especially during the summer. I see poor pooches panting and sweltering in the heat all summer long, on the streets and up at the squares. Why someone would subject their pet that they love to that is beyond me. I suggest driving your dog to an appropriate spot to play, AFTER it potties on YOUR lawn. I've seen an adorable little dog up at the mail station that wears socks...really because it's allergic to the grass, but this might solve the hot feet problem. Believe me, I know I will never get anywhere with this, and have been labeled a dog hater (that couldn't be farther from the truth) but it is the pet owner's responsibility to take care of and make provisions for their pet. Not the surrounding neighbors.
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This problem is just not in the villages. It is in Destin and Coral Springs and Atlanta and Long Island and Possum Trot.... and back where people used to live.
How we deal with it is a measure of our character. Some people like to make issues into larger issues.
MOST people are responsible. I say this after living here for almost seven years. I grow tired of the complaining about this subject.
Tired of it. VERY tired of it. I don't have a dog and I live on a corner lot. I like dogs a lot and I am somewhat proud of our lawn. I would much prefer to live where people have pets. It makes them happy. AND MOST dog owners are responsible to all of us. I say choose your fights. What is most important? Living in your neighborhood and having friends, or finding stuff to fight about????
And all this kvetching isn't going to change anybody's attitude, just aggravate them further. I choose dog people over non dog people seven days outa seven.