Rules for All the Animals at the Condo

We were soon to discover that there were many complicated rules for animals that lived at the condo and those that visited. Thanks to Meryl, these rules changed constantly depending on who Meryl hated at the moment. Animals that lived inside, like George the Cat (because he was declawed) were not affected by these rules because he never ventured outside.

However, animals that lived outside had to live by the rules. Birds were fed by Meryl all day long and they could shit on anyone's car. Marty and Myrna who lived in the next condo had their car pelted daily with bird shit. We would come home, from the beach to many a screaming fight between Myrna and Meryl. Meryl always won because she lived in the one bedroom condo all year long and people were afraid of the damage that Meryl could do in the off season.Meryl held some tenants keys and could get in and out of apartments .

Then there were the feral cats that Meryl named with names like Baby, Little Baby, Stupid Baby etc. Cat food and water were put out daily by the left front wheel of Meryl's rented car. As I have told you, our common door was left open so that these cats or their relatives could run into our common hallway and up the stairs to Meryl's  apartment. These cats could be found daily sunning themselves on everyone's car. Another reason for a fight between Myrna and Meryl. Marty and Myrna have a new car. Why would they want a dirty cat on it?

The feral cats food attracted the raccoons. Now that can be dangerous if one bites you. Rabies after all is not good to have. When I called the Board of Health, they told me that unless a raccoon bites you, he is protected under the law. So what do I do, hang a sign on him if he bites?

Dogs lived here too. Meryl once sent out a letter (she was on the board at this time) telling owners that only little dogs that weighed under 3 pounds could go to the pool. That's because my hubby was playing catch with a friendly collie and Meryl became jealous.

Dogs needed leashes. This makes sense. Right? A friendly dog that lived across the street came to visit without his owner. Now that's a real crime. Another owner named Barbara put all this dogs shit on a shovel and delivered it to the fellow who lived across the street. What a way to make friends!!!!!

Dogs also had pool privileges especially if they belong to Meryl. They can swim to their delight in our pool. And they can bring friends. Rhonnie has a boyfriend and his dog frequents the pool also.

Needless to say, people don't swim at all. The beach looks better and better!!!!