HOA in Virginia to DNA Test Dogs to Match Poop

A Home Owner’s Association can be a good thing when it protects everyone’s property values and enforces some common-sense rules. But it can also get out of control if it starts placing ridiculous burdens on the residents of the neighborhood. I think the York County HOA at Chestnut Pointe is getting out of control. They are requiring residents to submit DNA samples of their dogs so they can match it against the piles of dog poo that someone is failing to pick up.

From WHPTV here:

For people living in a York County condominium complex, they’ll soon have to get their dogs swabbed for DNA because of what officials are calling a growing problem.

Chestnut Pointe Condo Association Board members said they will soon implement a program using “Poo-Prints”, after some people have not been able to clean up after their dogs.

According to a message posted on the Dallastown condo’s mailbox area and sent individually to the owners or renters of the 12 units, there have been complaints that messes are left on the grasses. One resident told CBS 21 News that because of the feces on the ground, some people have stepped in it and brought it inside the home, staining the carpets.

“Parents don’t want their children playing in the grass because there’s dog poop everywhere, ” she said.

Last week, the Board posted the notice where they have to have their dogs swabbed for the DNA. The association will pay for the costs, according to the statement, but after June 21st, residents who missed out on it or buy a new pet, will have to pay for the DNA tests and lab work which could add up $90.

Seriously, just 12 units and they would rather spend 1200 dollars rather than just hire a cleaning service? Just collect a little more per month for dog owners and contact DoodyCalls.