Comment submitted by Maida Genser, President of Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc:

Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc. is a 501-c3 tax exempt private operating foundation dedicated to increasing acceptance of companion animals in condos and other types of association-run housing. People love their pets and are devastated if they are forced to remove them. There are many health benefits to be derived from having companion animals. See the Health Benefits tab of our web site, www.petsincondos.org to read more. The real, and only issue, is owner (guardian) responsibility. The woman who allowed her dog to pee in the entrance planter because "My dog can't read" is not only guilty of violating her condos' rules but also of making it more difficult for responsible pet owners.

Citizens for Pets in Condos considers dog size a moot point. Animal experts agree that an individual dog's disposition and basic obedience training make much more difference than dog size.