Number of pets [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

davem4616

11-14-2021, 04:36 PM

Don't ask, don't tell

I've seen a couple walking multiple Great Danes....

Neighbor across from us moved in with two cats and two dogs....granted the cats stayed inside and the dogs were little dust mops

Stu from NYC

11-14-2021, 04:38 PM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?

Why would you think it would?

Bjeanj

11-14-2021, 04:42 PM

You need to read the restrictions for the CDD where you plan on living. So the answer is, it depends.

Garywt

11-14-2021, 04:59 PM

My understanding is there is a 2 pet limit but if you have more you are fine, you just can’t get any new pets until you are under 2. If the cat is an inside cat then you are fine.

MrFlorida

11-14-2021, 05:42 PM

Two pet limit, it's in the deed restrictions.

Bonnevie

11-14-2021, 06:10 PM

I have known several people who moved here with more than 2 pets with the agreement to keep it to two once one passes on. only people you invite into your house may know you have a cat, unless the cat is like mine and hides whenever someone comes in.

retiredguy123

11-14-2021, 06:15 PM

Babubhat

11-14-2021, 06:20 PM

Only courts get to say what is unenforceable

John Mayes

11-14-2021, 06:22 PM

Two pet limit, it's in the deed restrictions.

Not every district. Most limit number to two pets, some restrict the number to one. District 13 has no restrictions on the number of domestic pets. Important thing, that was mentioned previously, is to read your deed restrictions as it pertains to your specific district.

billethkid

11-14-2021, 06:36 PM

No!

dewilson58

11-14-2021, 07:18 PM

You can bring whats U got.

Gpsma

11-14-2021, 07:47 PM

That restriction is probably to keep old cat ladies from hoarding 25 cats in their home.

Im safe right now..only have 21

dewilson58

11-14-2021, 07:57 PM

That restriction is probably to keep old cat ladies from hoarding 25 cats in their home.

& chickens

asianthree

11-14-2021, 08:20 PM

True Service Animal’s are not counted as a pet. Fish on the other hand have to be reported weekly.:MOJE_whot:

Gigi3000

11-14-2021, 08:50 PM

Why would you think it would?

When I google it, I get one dog here, 2 dogs another place and no mention of cats.

Gigi3000

11-14-2021, 08:51 PM

You need to read the restrictions for the CDD where you plan on living. So the answer is, it depends.

Well now, this is doubly confusing.

John Mayes

11-14-2021, 10:22 PM

Well now, this is doubly confusing.

Here’s a link to the different CDD compliance requirements. Depending on the district you are considering, you can find the restrictions regarding domestic pets. Note, this for Sumter County.

VCDD Deed Compliance - Sumter County (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/deedrestrict-SumterCounty.aspx)

Topspinmo

11-15-2021, 05:33 AM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?

No, but after one dies. You can only have two pets after that. Course all that means if you follow rules. :doggie:

Actually if I was in charge it would be 1 and only 1. But, luckily I’m not in charge.

jbartle1

11-15-2021, 06:04 AM

Two pet limit, it's in the deed restrictions.

Does that count a spouse, lol.

mkjelenbaas

11-15-2021, 06:07 AM

May I suggest a quick call to the sales center for documentation- rather than get info on this site?

Bjeanj

11-15-2021, 06:12 AM

May I suggest a quick call to the sales center for documentation- rather than get info on this site?

Hey, we know stuff!
:-)

DaleDivine

11-15-2021, 06:30 AM

True Service Animal’s are not counted as a pet. Fish on the other hand have to be reported weekly.:MOJE_whot:

Yep, I had 43 fish and had to get rid of 41 of them...
:bigbow::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Travelhunter123

11-15-2021, 06:42 AM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?
My deed, states a two pet limit.
Probably, won’t be an issue unless someone complains!

Luggage

11-15-2021, 06:51 AM

Heck. I got 25 fish .and an ant farm I haven't counted

John Mayes

11-15-2021, 07:32 AM

No, but after one dies. You can only have two pets after that. Course all that means if you follow rules. :doggie:

Actually if I was in charge it would be 1 and only 1. But, luckily I’m not in charge.

The two pet rule is not the case for every district. There are one or two districts that limit the number to one. As I mentioned before, District 13 does not have a limit. Need to read the restrictions for the specific district.

JMintzer

11-15-2021, 07:35 AM

Does that count a spouse, lol.

If they're as well trained as your pets, maybe...

JMintzer

11-15-2021, 07:37 AM

Hey, we know stuff!
:-)

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nn0wheremann

11-15-2021, 07:38 AM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?
The two pet rule is enforceable only by the developer, as it affects things inside the house. AFAIK. ther has been no enforcement. We moved here with three cats. No problems.

G.R.I.T.S.

11-15-2021, 08:12 AM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?

District 5 deed restrictions state a two pet limit. A friend in Ashland was busted by a nightmare neighbor. She had an old inside dog, a cat and 3 little birds. She had to give up the birds. (He seemed to get unhinged at the smallest thing and had a gun fettish so she didn’t want to fight it.)

Bogie Shooter

11-15-2021, 08:17 AM

May I suggest a quick call to the sales center for documentation- rather than get info on this site?

The Sales Center?

Sunflower33

11-15-2021, 08:21 AM

All districts are different I have owned 3 houses in 13 years and all three Billages are a 2 pet limit Read your deed restrictions. They will enforce it if you get caught

DAVES

11-15-2021, 08:37 AM

When I google it, I get one dog here, 2 dogs another place and no mention of cats.

Law is strange to say the least. Cats are sort of in a different group. For example should you hit a cat with your car you do not even need to report it.

Dgodin

11-15-2021, 08:48 AM

In my area the deed restriction is one pet but that rule is routinely ignored.

DAVES

11-15-2021, 08:57 AM

District 5 deed restrictions state a two pet limit. A friend in Ashland was busted by a nightmare neighbor. She had an old inside dog, a cat and 3 little birds. She had to give up the birds. (He seemed to get unhinged at the smallest thing and had a gun fettish so she didn’t want to fight it.)

Most of these tales there is a lot of details missing. Why would a neighbor know their neighbor has an inside dog, whatever that is, a cat and three birds small or not?

For that matter why would the pet owner know her neighbor owns guns.

Clearly there was friction between them and there are two sides to every story. There is that policy of anonymously turning in neighbors. There is that reality or perhaps fiction of villages trolls. When these things get started people tend to react in kind making it an unhappy situation for all.

vinnytalk

11-15-2021, 09:54 AM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?
I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max

vinnytalk

11-15-2021, 09:55 AM

I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max.

vinnytalk

11-15-2021, 09:57 AM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?
I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max.
Wow, I see someone suggest don't see, don't tell.
So everyone else must suffer or over the rules except a few, that person would be the first one I turned in for such a stupid reply

JMintzer

11-15-2021, 10:59 AM

I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max

I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max.

I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max.
Wow, I see someone suggest don't see, don't tell.
So everyone else must suffer or over the rules except a few, that person would be the first one I turned in for such a stupid reply

So you're saying it 2 pets per unit. Max? :icon_wink:

John Mayes

11-15-2021, 11:02 AM

I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max.

This not true for all districts. Some restrict to one pet, most restrict to two pets and at a least one new district does not have restrictions on the number of domestic pets.

fdpaq0580

11-15-2021, 11:10 AM

So you're saying it 2 pets per unit. Max? :icon_wink:

Only two? Well, there goes my plans for the koi pond.

Velvet

11-15-2021, 11:33 AM

Does that count a spouse, lol.

You mean, one husband is enough?

dewilson58

11-15-2021, 12:29 PM

I believe its 2 pets per unit. Max.

I don't trust Max.
Never have, Never will.

Bonnevie

11-15-2021, 01:43 PM

as you can see by the variety of replies, choosing a neighborhood is important. some have a spirit of the law vs letter of the law and some have the nosy nellies who will report everything.

DonnaNi4os

11-15-2021, 02:07 PM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?

You can have an aquarium with as many fish as you want. Oops…sorry 🤣, I couldn’t resist.

Boffin

11-15-2021, 03:02 PM

Uh oh, I have a large aquarium with about 50 pets in it.:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Velvet

11-15-2021, 03:42 PM

as you can see by the variety of replies, choosing a neighborhood is important. some have a spirit of the law vs letter of the law and some have the nosy nellies who will report everything.

Yes, since TV rule compliance is complaint based (it would be too expensive to hire officials to check on everything everywhere) these “nosy nellies” are volunteer workers. Sometimes they take their jobs too far and end up becoming harassers instead of helpers.

If you plan to not follow the deed restrictions right off the bat, this is not the place for you. But it is also my understanding that you can come with your 3 pets to most of the districts and when one of them dies you cannot replace to 3 again.

Before you put an offer in for a house ask to read the deed restriction and if the agent won’t provide it for you, Google it. They are all on line.

CaptainMeso

11-15-2021, 04:47 PM

Because from where we are from the maximum amount of adult animals you could own was three. This seems a very logical question in my view and one of which I do not know the answer.

fdpaq0580

11-15-2021, 05:13 PM

Uh oh, I have a large aquarium with about 50 pets in it.:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Hope you like seafood. 😄😄😄

MollyJo

11-15-2021, 06:52 PM

District 5 deed restrictions state a two pet limit. A friend in Ashland was busted by a nightmare neighbor. She had an old inside dog, a cat and 3 little birds. She had to give up the birds. (He seemed to get unhinged at the smallest thing and had a gun fettish so she didn’t want to fight it.)

What a shame for your friend bc her neighbor was a busy body. I can only guess that neighbor asked questions & she answered honestly, then he used it against her. Never tell everything when first meeting people, no matter how small or innocent the questions may seem at the time. I too have a nightmare neighbor & regret answering invasive questions. Live & learn!

Topspinmo

11-15-2021, 07:54 PM

So you're saying it 2 pets per unit. Max? :icon_wink:

No only two pets! :duck:If I was in charge it would only be 1 pet. But luckily I will never be in charge :a040:

Topspinmo

11-15-2021, 07:55 PM

I don't trust Max.
Never have, Never will.

I don’t trust Will.

Topspinmo

11-15-2021, 07:57 PM

The two pet rule is not the case for every district. There are one or two districts that limit the number to one. As I mentioned before, District 13 does not have a limit. Need to read the restrictions for the specific district.

13 don’t have limit yet!

Holpat39

11-15-2021, 10:20 PM

Velvet

11-15-2021, 11:01 PM

I moved here in 2003 with 4 indoor cats. All are now deceased. Have one small dog now. Have a neighbor with 6 tiny, tiny dogs. Who cares. She walks them daily and we all enjoy seeing these wonderful little creatures,

I think you are misleading the OP. Of course people care about following the guidelines THAT is why many moved here in the first place.

DaleDivine

11-16-2021, 06:09 AM

May I suggest a quick call to the sales center for documentation- rather than get info on this site?

Seriously... The people in the sales center will say.. ummmm, did you read your deed restrictions? They rarely know how to answer these questions.
:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

justjim

11-16-2021, 12:23 PM

as you can see by the variety of replies, choosing a neighborhood is important. some have a spirit of the law vs letter of the law and some have the nosy nellies who will report everything.

You can pick your Village but not your neighbors no matter where you go. It’s just a fact of life. OP, I wouldn’t spend my time worrying about 3 pets. Come on down. :popcorn:

justjim

11-16-2021, 12:29 PM

13 don’t have limit yet!

Probably an oversight but who cares? Now, if the deed restrictions said no pets it would be a more interesting story.

Velvet

11-16-2021, 03:04 PM

Probably an oversight but who cares? Now, if the deed restrictions said no pets it would be a more interesting story.

I think if people keep pushing the limits that may come to be. I hope not, I love my cat and dog…but I can see where this is heading.

John41

11-16-2021, 04:19 PM

I have two dogs and a cat. Does this exclude me from village ownership?

We have a CYV with a fenced in back and side yard. We like the privacy and our two cats can enjoy the sun and fresh air without imposing on neighbors. I can’t imagine not living in a fenced yard where neighbors can peep into your windows. In a CYV no one would know how many pets you have unless you told them or they were noisy.

fdpaq0580

11-16-2021, 10:05 PM

We have a CYV with a fenced in back and side yard. We like the privacy and our two cats can enjoy the sun and fresh air without imposing on neighbors. I can’t imagine not living in a fenced yard where neighbors can peep into your windows. In a CYV no one would know how many pets you have unless you told them or they were noisy.

Privacy of a villa is nice, but a cat could probably go over the wall if it wanted to.