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On-Base Resident Reminders: Pet Ownership
As a pet-friendly community, we value the companionship that animals bring to our homes. This article serves as a friendly reminder of important guidelines and best practices for responsible pet ownership within the KMC. Ensuring responsible pet ownership helps create a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for all residents, both with and without pets.
Key Pet Ownership Responsibilities:
Registration and Licensing: Please ensure your pet(s) are properly registered with the Veterinary Medical Center Europe (VMCE) located on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg 2928 (Phone: 06371-9464-1900 or DSN: 590-1900) as required by Regulation. Up-to-date licenses and vaccinations are essential for the health and safety of your pet and the community.
Leash Laws and Control: When outside your residence, all pets must be kept on a leash and under your control at all times. This is not only for the safety of your pet but for the safety of other residents and pets as well. Leashes should be a reasonable length and used responsibly to prevent pets from approaching others without consent.
Clean-Up After Your Pet: Cleaning-up after your pet is not only a courtesy to your neighbors, but also a requirement. Pet areas must be cleaned regularly to control and prevent vermin infestation. When walking your dog, always carry waste bags and immediately clean up any feces left by your pet on lawns, sidewalks, common areas, or any other location. Do not dispose of waste in storm drains or leave it in bags on the ground. Properly dispose of waste in designated receptacles – failure to do so can result in fines and other penalties.
Barking and Noise Control: Excessive barking or other disruptive pet noises can be a nuisance to neighbors. Please take steps to manage your pet’s behavior and minimize noise disturbances, especially during early morning and late evening hours. Consider training, enrichment activities, or consulting with a veterinarian or animal behaviorist if you are having difficulty managing your pet’s noise levels.
Pet Safety and Well-being: Ensure your pet has access to adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. Never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle, especially during hot weather. Be aware of potential hazards in the environment, such as poisonous plants or extreme temperatures. Pet abandonment is prohibited and is a punishable offense under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, Article 134. If you are unable to find a new home for an unwanted pet, contact the Veterinary Medical Center Europe to get information on local animal shelters.
Restricted Breeds: Please be aware that Residents of KMC Housing may not board dogs that are deemed aggressive or potentially aggressive such as Pit Bulls (American Staffordshire Bull Terrier or English Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, and wolf hybrids. Prohibition also extends to other breeds of dogs or individual dogs that demonstrate aggressive behavior such as unprovoked barking, growling or snarling at people approaching the animal, aggressively running along fence lines when people are present, biting or scratching people, and escaping confinement or restriction to chase people.
Pet-Related Damage: You are responsible for any damage caused by your pet to the housing units, common areas, or the property of others. Please take steps to prevent damage and promptly report any incidents to the Housing Office.
Reporting Concerns: If you have concerns about a neighbor’s pet, believe a pet poses an immediate threat to safety or suspect animal neglect or abuse, please contact the Base Security/Military Police.
We appreciate your commitment to responsible pet ownership and helping to maintain a pet-friendly and respectful community in our KMC. By working together, we can ensure that our housing area remains a desirable place to live for all residents and their furry companions.
