Merrill Pines Condominium Association

Pet Policies - Important Reminder

Quantity and Weight

A home owner and/or resident is permitted to keep up to two (2) dogs/cats (2 dogs, or 2 cats or 1 of each), or up to three (3) dogs/cats provided the combined weight of all three animals does not exceed sixty-pounds.

Breeds

Under no circumstances will any dog whose breed is noted for its vicious or ill-temper, in particular, the “Pit Bull” (as hereinafter defined), Rottweilers, Mastiff, Presa Canario, or any crossbreeds of such breeds, be permitted on any portion of the Condominium Property.

A “Pit Bull” is defined as any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or any dog displaying a majority of the physical traits of any one (1) or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club for any of the above breeds.

No exotic pets (exotic fish excluded) or any animal of any kind which as venom or poisonous defense or capture mechanisms, or if let loose would constitute vermin, shall be allowed on any portion of the Condominium Property.

Condominium Property

(a) Pets may not be kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose.

(b) Any pet must be temporarily caged, carried or kept on a leash when outside of a home.

(c) No pets shall be kept outside of a home or on any lanai, unless someone is present.

(d) A home owner shall immediately pick up and remove any solid animal waste deposited by his pet.

(e) A home owner shall indemnify the Association and hold it harmless against any loss or liability of any kind of character whatsoever arising from or growing out of having any animal within the Condominium Property.

(f) If a dog or any other animal becomes obnoxious to other home owners by barking or otherwise, the home owner thereof must cause the problem to be correct; or, if it is not correct, the home owner, upon written notice by the Association, will be required to permanently remove the animal from the condominium property