Pet Etiquett
Pet Etiquette Guide: Scoop the Poop

Keeping pet waste off the ground is an important responsibility held by all pet owners. If not addressed, the presence of unattended to waste can quickly become a major point of conflict amongst neighbors. In fact, it happens to be the single-most talked about problem in homeowner assoiciation and community manager board meetings across the country.

When taking you dog for a walk, always keep a couple doody pickup bags with you. Even if you don’t expect Fido to go, you never know. It may also be that you bump into a neighbor who has forgotten a bag of his or her own and will appreciate the gesture.

If you forget a bag and your dog does do his business, don’t forget about the waste, too. Head home for a bag, then go back and pick it up.

So what’s the big deal?

Keeping this waste off the ground is not just about being considerate to your neighbors and their lawns - It’s also protecting the environment, your family and the community.

Dog waste is more than just a gross and unsightly mess. In 1991, it was labeled a non-point source pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency, placing it in the same category as herbicides and insecticides; oil, grease and toxic chemicals; and acid drainage from abandoned mines. According to the EPA, two or three days worth of droppings from a popualtion of about 100 dogs can contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay and all watershed areas within 20 miles to swimming and shell fishing.

Unattended waste can also harm you health. While many of us don’t realize it, dog waste often carries bacteria, worms and other parasites that can be transmitted directly to humans and make them sick. Ringworm, roundworm, salmonella and giardia are examples of such bacteria, all of which are found in dogs feces and are easily transsferable upon contact. Roundworm, for example, is one of the most common parasites found in dog droppings and it can remain infectious in contaminated soil and water for years.

Thank you for taking the time to clean up after your pet!

May Board of Directors Meeting (Board of Director Meeting)
The next business meeting of the Subdivision of Spring Crossing Community Association Board of Directors will be Thursday, May 22, 2019. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., and is held at C.I.A. Services, Inc. office located at 8811 FM 1960 Bypass Road, Suite 200, Humble, TX 77338.

The meeting agenda is attached. We have time at each meeting for owners who would like to provide comments or information. View Meeting Agenda