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HORSE PENS 40
DOG POLICY
Thanks for your interest in Horse Pens 40. Due to the increasing
number of dogs, and the increasing number of problems associated with them, we have been forced to make some changes in our
dog policy. At the request of many of our guests, and in order to better protect our guests and the park, our new policy is:
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME !!!
NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED (outside your vehicle) ANYWHERE AT HP40 EXCEPT IN THE
LARGE FIELD OUTSIDE THE MIDDLE GATE.
If you absolutely must bring your pet, they must remain in your vehicle or RV at all times
while inside the park and campground areas. We have set aside the large field outside the middle gate for you to use for
doggie exercise, frisbee, ball, etc.
You will not be allowed to leave a pet unattended in a hot vehicle during the summer!!
To avoid this problem:
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME !!
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NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED (outside your vehicle)
IN THE CAMPGROUND,
IN THE ROCK AREAS,
ON THE NATURE TRAILS,
IN THE NATURAL AREAS,
OR ANYWHERE ELSE
EXCEPT FOR THE LARGE GRASS FIELD OUTSIDE THE MIDDLE GATE.
THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED !!
If you have any questions about where this area is, PLEASE ASK!
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ALL PETS ARE TOTALLY PROHIBITED ANYWHERE ON HP40 PROPERTY DURING ANY FESTIVAL,
RALLY, CONCERT, COMP, OR ANY OTHER SCHEDULED EVENT.
THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED !!
If you intend to bring a dog to HP40, check our schedule to avoid problems.
We love dogs, but we must put the safety of our guests and the well-being of the park first. Due to the heavy
climber impact on the park this climbing season, we have been forced to come up with ways to reduce the damage. One of the
most problematic issues that we have had to deal with are the climbers' dogs. Over 75% of the complaints that we receive from
our guests are dog related; dogs running loose, getting into food, harassing guests or other dogs, harassing the wild animals,
dog owners not cleaning up after their pets leaving doggie doo everywhere, getting into the trash barrels, chasing our horses,
and on and on and on.
Even when dogs are on a leash, the owners often tie them to trees in the campground or in the nature areas
while they climb, destroying the smaller trees, mosses, and plants around it, and damaging the bark and/or loosening the roots,
possibly eventually killing the tree. Or they may tie them to a crashpad, which is then dragged around, with some of the
same results.
While we love dogs (we have 5), we love your dog at your house.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this policy may cause to pet owners.
These changes were forced on us in part by liability issues arising from the inconsideration of
a small number of dog owners who refused to follow the previous rules pertaining to pets.
We have been documenting the climber impact and the dog related damage this season and we will be
posting some pictures on the website when we find the time.
In the meantime, remember:
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME !!!
NOTICE: It is a violation of Alabama state law for anyone to allow any animal to enter or roam on another
persons property without the property owners permission. The animals' owner is responsible for any damage or injury caused
by the animal under any circumstances.
We very strongly dislike all free roaming dogs on our property.
For the protection of our guests, our family, and the wildlife in the park, all loose or free-roaming dogs will
be treated as potentially hostile intruders inside the park and will (at best) be vigorously chased away from Horse Pens
40 property. Any that can be captured will be turned over to the St. Clair County Animal Control Officer (according to the
law) in a timely manner. The owner MAY be able to redeem the animal from us if they contact us before we call the
Animal Control Officer. After the call is made, all fines, charges, and other costs must be handled through them.
To avoid these problems:
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME !!!
The Schultz Family and the Staff of Horse Pens 40 wishes to thank you in advance for your consideration and cooperation.
Take care, and if you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks again,
and we hope to see you soon up on the mountain.
The Schultz Family
and the Staff of
Horse Pens 40
horsepens40@aol.com
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