Pets are just as much a part of your family as any other member. So, what are things you can do to make your HOA a pet paradise?
From small things like landscaping to large things like dog parks, your HOA can be a dog-gone excellent place for your four-legged friends.
Pet Friendly Gardening
The cheapest and easiest way to make your community ideal for your pets is to make sure your HOA is using plants in common areas that are safe for pets. It is especially important to make any high traffic areas safe for any animal friend.
Common plants such as aloe, bay laurel, daffodils, daisies, hydrangeas, junipers, and azaleas are extremely hazardous to most animals, especially if consumed. By using pet friendly plants in common areas, it gives pets free range, and can ease your mind while on walks.
You can also use landscaping to mark out designated play areas and provide shade to all furry neighbors.
Pet Waste Stations and Pet Water Stations
Another way to cater to your furry neighbors, and to help cut down on waste, is to add pet waste stations around the neighborhood.
These pet waste stations are normally small discreet trash cans with small bags attached. This allows better access for pet owners to clean up and dispose of pet waste. This will cut down on leftover pet waste, making the whole neighborhood a cleaner place for all residents whether they have four or two legs.
Something that can benefit all residents is in common areas, such as parks, add in water fountains that are made for both humans and pets to drink from. The bilevel fountains are especially useful for the hot summer months.
This will keep your pets from overheating and make walks easier for those in community. It is a simple amenity that elevates the whole neighborhood.
Add a Dog Park
This amenity is something that can draw in those who love their pets. These designated areas are the perfect spot for dogs and owners to socialize. This will promote a tighter knit community, an increase of healthy community members, and will be a good place for dogs to safely be off leash.
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Dog runs or obstacle courses can be added to these parks to help train dogs or to help them burn energy. This leads to calmer, better trained dogs that will lead to a calmer community.
Pet-friendly events
If you aren’t already, you should make events more pet friendly. Having pet friendly or pet focused events is a way to make your furry neighbors comfortable and lets their owners come out and get to know the other pet owners in your community.
These events can range from pet owner meet ups, pet costume contests, pet parades, or even arranging obedience classes for the neighborhood.
Adding pet friendly amenities not only makes your neighborhood more hospitable for the pets, but also to their owners. This can be a great way to strengthen your community and make your HOA a happier place overall.
By implementing these pet-friendly amenities, HOAs can enhance the quality of life for both residents and their furry friends while fostering a sense of community spirit. Make sure to use the JellyBird app or contact your community manager if you have any more HOA management questions.
