FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2019 55
Tails & Trails - All Pets
Let it be resolved…
Tails and Trails wishes everyone a wonderful 2019!
Resolutions are nothing new and have received some well-
deserved criticism. We feel, however, that it can never hurt to
make the most of any special thought and initiative that come with
worthwhile goals for the new year. Here
are some great resolutions for pet owners
– tailored especially for our Four Seasons
households.
In order to show respect for my
neighbors and my community, I will
NEVER fail to pick up after my dog – no
matter where we are. I will keep in mind
that the responsibility for this is solely
mine and that there is no one else who
will be picking up after us – not even the
community landscape maintenance staff.
I will take the time to double-check the registry information on my
pet's microchip to make sure that my address and phone are current.
It's the best protection I can give my pet in the event they get lost.
What, no chip? I will promptly ensure that my dog or cat has a
registered microchip – because it can save my pet's life! Tags and
collars fall off. Microchips don't.
I will read and follow all the community guidelines regarding pets
– paying special attention to ALWAYS keeping my dog on a leash (for
my dog's safety as much as for any other reason)! Don't know where
to find the rules? Visit the community website. Select HOA from the
top menu, then Governing Documents > Community Guidelines >
Part 1 – Guidelines > Page 26.
When walking my dog(s), I will make
sure that other residents feel comfortable
and unthreatened by shortening my lead,
blocking my dog, and asking my dog to
sit quietly while others pass. I will not
allow my dog to greet other dogs without
first requesting permission of the other
dog's walker.
I will make sure to engage in plenty
of play time and mental stimulation
with my pet(s), especially when weather
extremes keep us inside.
I will attend at least one Tails & Trails meeting this year to learn
more ways to be a better pet parent.
Tails and Trails next general meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 22
at 4 pm in RCN 3. For additional information or help keeping
your resolutions, please contact us at (951) 295-7209. ~ Martha
Baumgarten
