[ilovetv]

This is not directed at anybody in particular. As a dog owner all my life, I do not understand why residents in TV or Stonecrest think the development should provide a communal dog pooping and running facility.

We have lived in 7 different suburbs in midwestern states before coming here, and in all of them, dogs are kept in their own yards with either invisible fence or constructed fencing, and they relieve themselves in their own yard.

When owners walk their dogs, they pick up the dog logs with a bag and bring it home. Nobody formed a club to demand that the developers, township board, or the city council buy or give land for a dog park and insure it and the users for liability!

If a dog is so big that it needs acreage to run on, then many owners do buy a place more in the country, with a bigger lot or they get a farmette of a few acres. This is all an issue the dog owner must deal with, not the other homeowners.

It's not a developer's nor municipality's responsibility to provide fenced, insured parks for dogs to run and poop in, when many cities cannot afford the rising costs of their municipalities' swimming pools and lifeguard staffing, ballparks, Parks & Rec Departments, public golf courses, etc.!

[chuckinca]

Silvertoken:

Why don't you and your group use the very large designated dog use open space long the same fence line approximately 1/2 mile West that doesn't border Villages homes?

The Villages homes in this thread are on W. Schwartz in Country Club Hills Village of the historic section - not Spanish Springs.

The fence was installed by the Stonecrest Developer - on his property in Marion County; the villages homes in that area are in Lake County.

A home run hit over the right field fence could injure a dog or owner in the area between Dollar Tree and the softball field.

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[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

Silvertoken:

Why don't you and your group use the very large designated dog use open space long the same fence line approximately 1/2 mile West that doesn't border Villages homes?

The Villages homes in this thread are on W. Schwartz in Country Club Hills Village of the historic section - not Spanish Springs.

The fence was installed by the Stonecrest Developer - on his property in Marion County; the villages homes in that area are in Lake County.

A home run hit over the right field fence could injure a dog or owner in the area between Dollar Tree and the softball field.

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We picked 3 places and that one would be the cheapest as far as fencing is concerned, we will padlock the area when there is a ball game.

[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

This is not directed at anybody in particular. As a dog owner all my life, I do not understand why residents in TV or Stonecrest think the development should provide a communal dog pooping and running facility.

We have lived in 7 different suburbs in midwestern states before coming here, and in all of them, dogs are kept in their own yards with either invisible fence or constructed fencing, and they relieve themselves in their own yard.

When owners walk their dogs, they pick up the dog logs with a bag and bring it home. Nobody formed a club to demand that the developers, township board, or the city council buy or give land for a dog park and insure it and the users for liability!
If a dog is so big that it needs acreage to run on, then many owners do buy a place more in the country, with a bigger lot or they get a farmette of a few acres. This is all an issue the dog owner must deal with, not the other homeowners.

It's not a developer's nor municipality's responsibility to provide fenced, insured parks for dogs to run and poop in, when many cities cannot afford the rising costs of their municipalities' swimming pools and lifeguard staffing, ballparks, Parks & Rec Departments, public golf courses, etc.!

Its not just for dogs for also for people to enjoy the outdoors and socialize. Try it sometimes you may be surprised. Many folks lose their loved ones and need a friend, this also benefits them. Also a great place to plan events for the community.

[rp001]

Originally Posted by silvertoken

Its not just for dogs for also for people to enjoy the outdoors and socialize. Try it sometimes you may be surprised. Many folks lose their loved ones and need a friend, this also benefits them. Also a great place to plan events for the community.

I may be misunderstanding the intent but I do see a lot of Sarcasm in your posts, and I don't choose to read them.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by silvertoken

Its not just for dogs for also for people to enjoy the outdoors and socialize. Try it sometimes you may be surprised. Many folks lose their loved ones and need a friend, this also benefits them. Also a great place to plan events for the community.

There are plenty of clubs and activities already in place at Stonecrest, designed expressly for "people to enjoy the outdoors and socialize". Obviously, there are land, insurance and fecal contamination problems involved in a dog park that the other social clubs/activities do not have. They are listed as:

"Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here...

Aerobics
Billiards
Book
Bridge
Bunco
Canasta
Computers
Cooking
East Coast
Golf
Horseshoes
Mah Jongg
Midwest
Pickleball
Photography
Singles
Softball
Tennis"
Stonecrest Summerfield FL - Stone Crest Florida

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by silvertoken

We picked 3 places and that one would be the cheapest as far as fencing is concerned, we will padlock the area when there is a ball game.

Originally Posted by chuckinca

Silvertoken:

Why don't you and your group use the very large designated dog use open space long the same fence line approximately 1/2 mile West that doesn't border Villages homes?


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You didn't answer the question.

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[justjim]

Originally Posted by jblum315

I will say it before Gracie does: BOY HOWDY

Gracie must be on vacation----too bad as maybe she could make some sense of this Thread! Electric power lines----TV has a Recreation Trail on/under power lines and I assume on a power companies right away near the north end of TV and close by Lopez. Point is---using such right away is not unheard of and must be legal with permission. We had dogs in the past and they became like family but given all that I have read, seen and heard----glad we didn't replace our "candy" dog when she passed 10 years ago. Boy Howdy is right!

[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by rp001

I may be misunderstanding the intent but I do see a lot of Sarcasm in your posts, and I don't choose to read them.

Sorry about that.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by justjim

Gracie must be on vacation----too bad as maybe she could make some sense of this Thread! Electric power lines----TV has a Recreation Trail on/under power lines and I assume on a power companies right away near the north end of TV and close by Lopez. Point is---using such right away is not unheard of and must be legal with permission. We had dogs in the past and they became like family but given all that I have read, seen and heard----glad we didn't replace our "candy" dog when she passed 10 years ago. Boy Howdy is right!

I am worried about Gracie. She got real sarcastic for a few days then now she is gone. Hope everything is OK with her and Sweetie.

[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

You didn't answer the question.

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They've also been chased away by Stonecrest residence from years past..just for walking dog I believe, I wasnt living here when that incident
occured. That is why they dont go there.

[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by jane032657

We pay $30 a month and take our dog to Doggie Doo Run on County Road 101. My husband gets up and out by 7 am, loads the two dogs, they run and run and run in a secure acreage private dog park, and then he brings them home and they sleep all day. A perfect solution, take the dogs for a ride, pay your dues, and watch your dogs have a great time. A dog park for dogs, a separate area for small dogs, a dog bath available. And you put flags where they poop and the staff clean up throughout the day. What could be better?

Excellent place, went there today,luv it.

[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by justjim

Gracie must be on vacation----too bad as maybe she could make some sense of this Thread! Electric power lines----TV has a Recreation Trail on/under power lines and I assume on a power companies right away near the north end of TV and close by Lopez. Point is---using such right away is not unheard of and must be legal with permission. We had dogs in the past and they became like family but given all that I have read, seen and heard----glad we didn't replace our "candy" dog when she passed 10 years ago. Boy Howdy is right!

Having a dog these days is like smoking cigarettes in a restuarant.

[EdV]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I am totally confused by this thread. We have a group of Stonecrest folks using an electric company right away as a place for their dogs to play, pee and poop.....

For those adding to the confusion about the Right of Way issue, let me try to clear up something.

The entire southern border of Stonecrest has a 30 yard wide strip of land that is owned by the Stonecrest POA. The POA has granted the electric company a right of way for their power lines that run the entire length of that border on towers that are erected on Stonecrest’s property. This right of way does not preclude the use of that land by the POA or its residents provided that doing so does not interfere with the electric company’s use.

There are signs along the fence line that remind Stonecrest to keep their dogs on a leash and pick up after them.

[silvertoken]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

There are plenty of clubs and activities already in place at Stonecrest, designed expressly for "people to enjoy the outdoors and socialize". Obviously, there are land, insurance and fecal contamination problems involved in a dog park that the other social clubs/activities do not have. They are listed as:

"Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here...

Aerobics
Billiards
Book
Bridge
Bunco
Canasta
Computers
Cooking
East Coast
Golf
Horseshoes
Mah Jongg
Midwest
Pickleball
Photography
Singles
Softball
Tennis"
Stonecrest Summerfield FL - Stone Crest Florida

There will be a SBC meeting next month on this subject. They will be taking questions following their work shop discussion and will be able to voice their concern. Stonecrest Residence only.