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Importance of Dog Leash and Other Pet Rule Requirements
Greetings Tahoe Keys Property Owners!
We are writing today to inform you of the importance of always keeping your dog on a leash and to pick up after your dog properly during your walks around the Keys. While it can be fun to let your dog free occasionally, it can be dangerous and uncomfortable for other members and their guests who are also out enjoying the Tahoe Keys outdoors.
TKPOA Security receives regular calls from concerned members regarding dogs being off leash or pet waste that was not properly disposed of. The intent of TKPOA’s leash rule is to protect the health and safety of Association members and to protect your pet. Our goal is to prevent potential accidents from occurring that could harm or upset neighbors who are enjoying their time outside as well. The use of a leash will benefit you, your neighborhood, and your pet. There are many good reasons to keep your dog on a leash:
• It is a great good neighbor policy, preventing your dog from trespassing on the neighbor's property during your walk. It also keeps your dog from jumping on people you encounter, ensuring that your dog has the chance of being properly introduced. • Walking your pet on a leash will prevent the spread of disease. A leashed dog can be restrained from sniffing the droppings of other animals. • A leash is commonly referred to as "Your Pet's
Lifeline," protecting your pet from traffic and unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law. • It is a great identification tool, symbolizing that the dog has an owner, and enabling someone who sees the leash and identification tag attached to the dog's collar to find you if you
and your pet should become separated. • It is a great relief to wildlife, keeping your dog from chasing squirrels, deer, and other wildlife.
While pets may remain unleashed while on the owner’s property (including front yards and porches), it is a violation of the TKPOA Association Operating Rules and against California Law to have a dog off a leash in a Common Area of the Tahoe Keys including but not limited to, common parks, walkways, streets, and Townhome Cove common park areas.
TKPOA has installed pet waste disposal stations throughout the Tahoe Keys common areas to ensure easy and quick disposal for responsible pet owners to pick up after their pets. Proper pet waste disposal assists the Tahoe Keys in maintaining our beautiful park and walkway areas for the benefit of our members, their neighbors, and their guests. It is always a good practice for all pet owners to clean up after their furry friends.
While TKPOA’s goal is compliance with all rules and regulations, a member may be fined up to $1,000.00 dollars for violation of these rules. TKPOA’s enforcement procedure begins with a first and second violation letter before moving to the Board Hearing step for a third violation where fines may be assessed. Subsequent violations after the third will result in an automatic hearing with the Board of Directors.
Please keep your dog leashed, safe, and be a good neighbor and be sure to pick up after your pet while enjoying the outdoors.
