[tippyclubb]

Originally Posted by gerryann

Now that's just mean.....why turn a nice conversation about pets into a nasty remark?

It was not meant to be mean. It was a joke.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by gerryann

I don't believe there is anything "promoting" the Villages as being "pet friendly"...just the fact that they are allowed makes it so.

There are many retirement communities that do not allow pets at all. Others allow one pet under 25 lbs. It is rare to find a community that allows two dogs, or even one large dog. We have two dogs, one weighs 70 lbs. We simply couldn't find another retirement community that would allow two dogs per household with no size restrictions. And I bet we're not the only people that chose The Villages because they allow multiple pets.

We purchased in The Villages because of their liberal pet policy, and because it is a golf-cart community. And it turns out we hit the jackpot! There couldn't be a finer retirement community anywhere in North America.

As Gerryann said, any facility that allows dogs is normally referred to as "pet friendly". Google "pet friendly motels" or "pet friendly beaches" ... it's a commonly used term, not one made up specially for The Villages.

[Lovey2]

Gotcha! The question was pretty straightforward and I got good answers. Like I said, I can't imagine NOT having pets, and have kitties that stay inside (heaven forbid those little prissy-pants have to walk in grass ) so it wasn't a question I asked. Guess I never realized there are places that don't allow pets (except apartments). I just hear it a lot on here, as if it was a big selling point.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I know I have read this is a dog friendly community too, but nothing in the literature from the developer that promotes that point that I ever remember seeing. There may have been some posts on this forum that occasionally say if you don't like it here, you can easily sell your house, make a profit and move, but that isn't the general consensus of feeling, I don't think.


I think that it is easy to see on a visit here that dogs are very present. What exactly is your question?


There are differing deed restrictions about pets based on WHERE you live in The Villages. Bogie will probably link you to those.

cute graphic...what does it mean?

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

cute graphic...what does it mean?

You were accused of trying to stir up something with no true question.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

You were accused of trying to stir up something with no true question.

Isn't that nice?? Wow...I hope you're wrong. That would be mean and uncalled for. Imagine???

Moderator???

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Isn't that nice?? Wow...I hope you're wrong. That would be mean and uncalled for. Imagine???

Moderator???

I see your question as right on point. I am a dog lover, but I side with if they are not properly managed they can be very troublesome. I did not see you as stirring the pot.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by tippyclubb

Yes TV is a dog friendly community. That is until dog owners allow their dog to poop in other peoples yard, drink from water fountains, or take them to restaurants. When those things are done one will become a hot topic on TOTV and the dog owner should be publicly flogged.

I second that.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

I see your question as right on point. I am a dog lover, but I side with if they are not properly managed they can be very troublesome. I did not see you as stirring the pot.

Thank you. Sometimes I wonder if I am writing in tongues...I write one thing and someone invariably translates it to another. Albeit, the written word can be interpreted so many ways, and you can't type inflection...still???
I was never even going into the properly managed thing, I really was just curious. The answer was pretty simple, like "pet friendly motels" etc. I never gave it a thought.
Anyway, I know where it's coming from...too bad you guys don't, but c'est la vie.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Thank you. Sometimes I wonder if I am writing in tongues...I write one thing and someone invariably translates it to another. Albeit, the written word can be interpreted so many ways, and you can't type inflection...still??? Anyway, I know where it's coming from...too bad you guys don't, but c'est la vie.

Add to that the vast differences in sensitivity. I am constantly misunderstood, but try to let it go. If you become defensive you will be misunderstood and frustrated. Also, some folks will complain about the rain until the sun comes out, then it's too hot.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Add to that the vast differences in sensitivity. I am constantly misunderstood, but try to let it go. If you become defensive you will be misunderstood and frustrated. Also, some folks will complain about the rain until the sun comes out, then it's too hot.

Good advice...grazie!

[buzzy]

Amazing. It takes days for a heated dog thread to finally die off, and then someone else starts a new one and claims that they are not starting an argument.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by buzzy

Amazing. It takes days for a heated dog thread to finally die off, and then someone else starts a new one and claims that they are not starting an argument.

And that one seemingly runs its course, lies dormant for eight hours until you bump it back to the top.

[buzzy]

Sorry, just logged on. Someone else always has to get the last word.

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Again, just curious...not looking for an argument.

Given the continued polarized opinions expressed on this topic, it seems naive to think this thread would not bring forth an argument.