Dog Waste

Notice

TO:       ALL RESIDENTS OF AMBERFIELD HOA

FROM:   SHIREEN AMBUSH, PCAM
             PROPERTY MANAGER

DATE:    JULY 15, 2014

Complaints have been received from residents of the community regarding dog waste on the grounds.  There has been an increased volume of dog waste that has been found on the common areas owned by the HOA as well as on the private front and side lawns of residents who do not own dogs. 

If you are a dog owner, please be respectful of your neighbors’ property as well as the common grounds of the Association.  In case you are not aware, Montgomery County Law requires that pet owners pick up after their pets and properly dispose of their waste.  Furthermore, animal fecal matter serves as a food source for rats and will encourage a rat infestation if it accumulates on the grounds of the community.  A rat infestation, once it is established is a health hazard in itself and is very difficult to completely extinguish.  

All dog owners are urged to abide by the law so that the unsightly and unhealthy appearance of dog waste on the grounds can be eliminated.  Please be reminded that pet owners who fail to abide by the County Law can be fined by the County and in cases of repeated violations, the pet can be deemed a public nuisance in which case the County can remove the pet from the premises. If you observe a dog walker not picking up after the dog’s waste, please report it to Abaris Realty immediately and if possible, please take a photo of the person and the dog with a cell phone or camera as the photo may be very useful in identifying the violator.

All residents are asked to take pride in the community by adhering to the community rules and County Law regarding disposal of pet waste.  If all pet owners within the community practice proper pet waste disposal as mentioned above, the eyesore and health hazard created by pet waste on the community grounds can be eliminated.  The Board and management thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.