Hart, King & Coldren (attorneys who specialize in RV parks and campgrounds) suggests the following items be included in your pet policies:

PETS. Special permission to keep a house pet in the Park must be obtained from Park Management. A house pet is defined as a pet that spends its primary existence within the RV. Park Management reserves the right to deny a Resident a pet if a proposed pet would pose a threat to the health and safety of Residents of the Park. No more than one (1) dog or cat is permitted in addition, resident may keep a maximum of two (2) birds and/or (1) aquarium.

1) The types of pet permitted are: a domesticated bird, cat, dog, or aquatic animal kept within an aquarium. Only medium sized cats or dogs (which, at maturity, do not exceed ______ pounds (____ lbs.) in weight or ______ inches (____") in height when measured at the shoulders in a standing position) are permitted. Pit Bulls, Chow Chows, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and other aggressive breeds are expressly prohibited.

2) Non-house pets (including farm animals) are prohibited under any circumstances. Strange and exotic pets are not permitted.

3) After moving into the Park, a pet may not be acquired without written permission from the Park Management. Park Management must approve all pets before application to rent is accepted.

4) If a pet is lost or dies, written permission to acquire a new pet must be obtained from Park Management.

5) If any of the rules regarding pets is violated, and such violation is noted by Park Management or a valid complaint is made by another Resident, the Resident owner of the pet will receive an official notice in writing stating that the right to keep a pet within the Park is terminated.

The following rules must be strictly followed by all pet owners:

1) Each pet must be licensed and inoculated in accordance with local law. Evidence of licensing and inoculation shall be submitted to Park Management within seven (7) days of receipt of written request for such information.

2) Pets must be on a leash when not inside the RV.

3) Any pet running loose in the Park will be taken to Animal Control. Recurring violations of this rule will lead to the loss of the privilege to maintain a pet.

4) Pets will not be allowed in the clubhouse or any recreational area at any time.

5) Pets will not be allowed to cause any disturbance which might annoy neighbors, including, but not limited to, barking, growling, biting or any other unusual noises or damage. Under no condition is a pet to invade the privacy of anyone's homesite, flower beds, shrubs, etc. Pet owners are responsible at all times for their pets, including injury, destruction, and annoyances to other Residents, and the Park and Park Management shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury of any kind whatsoever caused by Resident's pet.

6) No exterior pet housing is permitted in the Park. This includes, but is not limited to, any type of confining barricade or structure.

7) Guests are not permitted to bring any pet into the Park.

8) Feeding of stray cats and other animals is prohibited.

9) The tying up of pets outside the RV and leaving them unattended is prohibited.

10) Pets are not permitted to be walked in the Park and should be taken off the premises when exercising. If Resident's pet is allowed to exercise in Resident's yard or elsewhere, all excrement must be picked up, wrapped in paper and placed in the trash immediately.

11) Park Management encourages pets to be spayed or neutered. However, in the event of offspring, Park Management must be immediately notified and written permission of Park Management must be obtained for the offspring to stay in the Park for a temporary period not to exceed eight (8) weeks.