Category: Pet Waste

Directly behind the shop on the East side is a large common area between East MC Drive and East Townhouse Lane. In that same area is a Pet Sanitation Station with poop bags. However, residents unknown are allowing their dogs to defecate within 4-5 feet from this pet station, with bags available, and just walk away and leave it.  These are rather large dogs, too.

I have no idea why someone would think this was acceptable.  Picking up after your dogs on common property is not only responsible and reasonable, but is required by HOA rules and City Ordinances. We are fining dog owners who do not pick up after their dogs as a violation of Health and Safety, as well as getting GP Animal Services involved. These fines will escalate as long as the violation continues.

Entirely too many dog owners are fouling our common areas, and enough is enough.

For the past 4 or 5 years, we have been sending out Informational Notices to every townhome at least twice a year in which we remind owners and renters alike that all dogs, no matter their size,  must be on a leash when on common property, and pet owners must pick up after their pets.

Sadly, some pay no attention to these rules and leave dog feces all over the property. In some places, it is really bad and poses a health hazard to everyone. Not only is it inconsiderate, it is a violation of City ordinances and can get you fined. The HOA also has the ability to fine for Health and Safety violations, and we do exactly that.

People figured out a long time ago that feces need to be properly contained and treated as a matter of sanitation; the same is true of dog poop. The HOA has provided pet sanitation stations around the property, please use them. Pick up after your dog. Doing so is cheaper than a fine.

All dogs must be on a leash and under your control whenever they are on common property. There are no exceptions to this. Regardless of how well trained you think they are, they are still dogs and will chase things that run and/or fight other dogs.

We have been notifying residents for the past 4 years that they cannot let their dogs wander loose on our common property. All dogs must be on a leash and under your control whenever they are on common property.

We also have many dog owners who let their dogs defecate on common property and do not pick it up. I know other residents see this happen and we need you to take a stand and report these inconsiderate people to GP Animal Services. We have affidavits in the office that you can fill out and take to Animal Services.

If HOA personnel observe someone not picking up after their dog, we can fine you under Property Code 209.006 as a Health and Safety violation. We have spent a lot of money putting Pet Sanitation stations around the property; use them or be fined.