Reasons Why Change is Needed to the Pervasive No-Pet Rules
(especially in south Florida):
 

1)       Pet rules generally discriminate against seniors, which violates the intent of federal law.  It is wrong to decide
before the fact that seniors are unable or unwilling to properly care for pets.
 

2)       There are numerous ways pets have been shown to help keep their owners healthier. 
 

3)       Pet rules are now unevenly enforced.  Dog owners are discriminated against more often than cat owners. 
Dogs can actually help prevent robberies.
 

4)       It is a fact that, in spite of these pet rules, many people keep and hide pets in their privately owned dwellings. 
This fact implies that a lot of people would be relieved if pet rules were “lightened.” 
 

5)       Condo associations would have less expense fining and prosecuting people with pets.
 

6)       People who don’t want pets around might be willing to bend if they knew that the law still required responsible
pet ownership and that their community and peace would be unharmed.
 

7)    Rules regarding pet ownership in condos and HOA-governed housing areas should be in line with rules in the
city and state of residence.  As long as other co-owners/co-residents are not adversely affected, any home owner
should have no more and no fewer restrictions than others in the larger community.

Citizens for Pets in Condos
http://www.petsincondos.org

To sign the online petition, go to http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/738171316