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FrancescaM (Washington)
Posts: 264
Posted:
I found this today in our elevator and found it a bit suprising usually our homeowners are apathetic.. and don't make such statements.

There was a ziploc baggie with what clearly was dog feces. There was a printed sign with it that said something like. Did you dog drop this? It was found with a fresh puddle of urine on our 3rd floor outside the elevator. Please be courteous and pick up after your dog. Your fellow residents are not thrilled with picking up your shortcomings.

I took the baggie down and discarded it... but left the sign. We only have 1 homeowner on the third floor with a dog... it's just bad common sense.
DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671
Posted:

Francesca,

You should have saved the contents. It makes great evidence and the Board should have confronted the 3rd floor doggie owner and ask "Did you forget something" What would the chances of a dog from another floor go up to the 3rd and deposit the junk?
KirkW1 (Texas)
Posts: 1,665
Posted:
Well, first I would do some looking to ensure that there isn't s new dog on the floor. Then I would have taped it to the resident's door.
FrancescaM (Washington)
Posts: 264
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By KirkW1 on 02/28/2009 6:04 PM
Well, first I would do some looking to ensure that there isn't s new dog on the floor. Then I would have taped it to the resident's door.

Believe me.. the thought did pass my mind Kirk... lol. I opted to throw it away.. none the less it was very amusing to me to see someone other than me be proactive about something..
DJ1 (Ontario)
Posts: 798
Posted:
BEFORE jumping the gun I'd have a few questions.

How long has the owner on the third floor lived there with a dog?
Was this was the first time doo has appeared on the third floor?

I wouldn't be so sure it was the third floor owner if they've been there a while and this has not occurred before. It would then be inconsistent with their previous behaviour of cleaning up after their dog, to suddenly leave something behind. I also think an irresponsible pet owner is less inclined to leave doo so close to their apartment/condo where they too get to enjoy the aroma.

How do you know it is even dog doo? Some drunk late night partier?

FrancescaM (Washington)
Posts: 264
Posted:
Well, the poo was next to a wee little puddle of yellow urine. the poos about the size of tootsie rolls... the dog in question is a chihuahua. I am NOT jumping any guns.. I just loved the fact tha someone acted on behalf of the community.. and it wasn't a BOARD member! LOL

Honestly, it could be anyones dog who was brought to the 3rd floor, But to see a baggie of poo and a note in the elevator is priceles....
EllenS1 (Florida)
Posts: 1,148
Posted:
Francesa,

I love it! What goes around comes around.
EllenS1 (Florida)
Posts: 1,148
Posted:
Donna,

We sure think alike.
EllenS1 (Florida)
Posts: 1,148
Posted:
Francesca,

It is amazing how some dog owners act. When I worked for a law firm we had clients who came with their tiny dog and let it do it's business in the reception room in full view of our receptionist and other clients. I suppose they thought we didn't want to lose their business but we certainly wanted to lose their dog's business.
DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671
Posted:

Ellen,
Scarey, huh.
EllenS1 (Florida)
Posts: 1,148
Posted:
I would have like to offer the client a doggie bag to go.

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