Pet Etiquette

(Posted in the March 2005 edition of the Whittier Express newsletter.)

Whittier’s covenants state that pet owners should “pick up after their pets.” The Frederick city also has an enforceable pet waste ordinance. Let’s face it these things are not only the law but also signs of a considerate pet owner/neighbor.

Complaints may be handled in one of three ways. First, give a friendly reminder to your neighbor concerning this issue. If the problem still continues you may contact the City Police at (301) 694-2101. A police officer would come out and talk to the person reporting the incident. If there is sufficient information the pet owner would then be issued a municipal infraction for violating the law. Secondly, you may contact in writing Whittier Community Association c/o Vanguard Management. Your confidential complaint must include date/time of incident, description of pet, and the address of the owner.