Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1260440)

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

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1260456)

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. :)

Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1260465)

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

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1260472)

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? :)

Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1260309)

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

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1260489)

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.

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1259968)

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.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1260500)

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

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 1260489)

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.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1259985)

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?

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1260643)

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