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04-01-2013 07:03 AM |
Doggy DNA
The Villages has recently announced plans to eliminate or at least minimize disputes between neighbors created by pets using yards other than their own as a latrine. The plan will require all pet owners to submit a DNA sample from their pets for analysis and identification.
Offending fecal and urinary deposits would then be submitted to the Canine and Feline Office to be located at Laurel Manor for identification. The owner of the offending pet will be required to pay for the cleaning and repair of any damaged yard. This will included lawn areas as well as driveways and sidewalks. The owner would further be issued a warning. A third warning in a 6 month period would result in a fine. The amount of fine has yet to be determined but sources say it will be significant. The belief is than minor penalties will be ignored. The same source says "we have to get their attention".
This will all be paid for by pet licenses, which will be sold at any recreation center. The license, sold for $25 per pet per year will be required for all dogs and cats. Certified service dogs will be exempt.
The projected implementation date for this mandatory program is October 1, 2013.
Sources are confident that all residents will breath a sigh of relief knowing that the endless disputes over pet elimination problems will soon be a thing of the past.
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