Dogs

Now that the weather has warmed more residents will be enjoying the outdoors with their pets.   As a reminder, the Battery has a great dog wash station in the large field near the 1100 building.  When spending time with your pets outside, it is important to remember to pick up after them.  We see a lot of pet waste in the field near the dog wash station.  Although it is a great place to exercise your pets it is also intended for human use.  It is difficult for anyone to play in an area covered in pet waste so please make a conscious effort to respect your neighbors and pick up after your pets.

 

The following excerpts were taken from the Town of Mt. Pleasant website. www.townofmtpleasant.com

Did you know that leaving your pet's waste on the ground allows harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into the storm drain and into our local waterways? These waterways are the groundwater, ponds, lakes, lagoons, creeks, harbors, and marshes that we use to fish, swim, harvest oysters, cast for shrimp, and provide our drinking water.   

 

SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Pet waste carries bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Dangerous microbes like Salmonella, Parvovirus and Coronavirus thrive on feces and when washed into our waterbodies, can pose risks to human health and threaten wildlife.

Pet waste also contains nutrients, that when washed into our waterbodies, causes weeds and algae to grow.

 

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Seabrook
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412    

O:   843-795-8484 x329
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www.CMGCharleston.com