As visitors / a visitor bringing your pet(s) on an extended visit of Lost Valley, please be aware of our entire Pet Policy, however, pay extra attention to the highlighted sections:
The community establishes the pet policy and proposed changes must be approved at Meetup. Residents and applicants requesting to bring a new pet into the community must obtain approval at Meetup prior to doing so. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the current pets in the community, the character of the pet(s) being evaluated, and the owner’s/owners’ relationship with the animal(s).
Service and Emotional Support animals are not considered pets and may be protected by law. When approving an applicant’s service animal we will be in full compliance with the law.
1. Lane County has codified pet regulations. It is up to the owner to comply.
2. Each residence requires a Pet Deposit for mammals. The deposit amount is determined by the Meetup and administered by the Site Manager. The current deposit schedule remains in effect until a change is determined.
3. In order to consider other types of pets, the Site Manager may need to confer with the Residential Approval Panel and Land Steward.
4. It is the responsibility of pet owners to be proactive about the impact of their pets on any given space and its occupants. The pet owner who desires to bring a pet into an indoor common space must address the varying needs of the people present in the space and request agreement of the pet’s presence. No pets are allowed on INDOOR community furniture unless permitted by those who are present and the pet owner covers the furniture to prevent direct contact between the pet and furniture. Furthermore, the pet owners must ensure that anyone present or entering the room is given priority for seating there and consents to the pet being on the furniture. No pets are allowed in indoor community kitchens.
5. Pets are considered an extension of their owners. If pets are in conflict, normal LV modes of intervention and consequences will be used between the owners.
6. Cruelty toward an animal will be treated as cruelty toward a human.
7. Outdoor feeding of pets and farm animals may impact the populations of rodents and other wildlife around our dwellings and kitchens.
8. Fines, as determined by the Meetup, may apply for violations of any pet policy found herein
Dogs:
10. It is the responsibility of dog owners to keep dog poop out of sight and smell of footpaths, roads, and lawns.
11. When in common spaces, inside and out and whether on or off-leash, dogs must be with their masters or handlers, and both must demonstrate “LVEC-desired dog/human behavior”. Achievement of this behavior is the responsibility of the master/handler.
We briefly define “LVEC-desired dog/human behavior” as:
A. have a leash accessible at all times
B. use NVC/compassionate communication
C. dog and master/handler responds to commands/requests from each other in a timely manner
D. obey the 6’ leash rule as described below or, if exempted, be in earshot and/or sight of each other
E. dog and master/handler are at ease with each other as well as pets, wildlife, livestock, and children.
F. master/handler clearly communicates whether the dog can safely be approached by other people or animals.
G. honor restrictions given by garden managers
H. honor posted “wild areas” as defined on the map below
12. 6’ Leash Rule: New dogs to the land, when utilizing indoor and outdoor common spaces, should be kept within 6’ of their master/handler by leash, until they and their master/handler have consistently exhibited “LVEC-desired dog/human behavior” which is at the discretion of the Meetup for residents; respectively, the proper head of department for guests.
Removal of the 6’ Leash Rule restriction is accomplished as follows:
For residents, the Behavior Test: At least 3 days in advance of a Meetup meeting, submit an agenda item for this test. If approval via consent is given, dogs may be allowed to go farther than 6’ from their master/handler, but must be in earshot and/or sight of each other.
13. Dogs are not allowed in wilderness areas which are temporarily defined by green stripes and the trails marked in red until wild areas are officially defined. Dogs must be kept on leash on the section of the Elderberry trail marked in orange on the map below.
Cats:
1. No more outdoor cats will be permitted to live/stay at Lost Valley due to thier ecological impact. Any requests for exceptions from residents, guests, and visitors must be reviewed at meetup
2. During nesting season for birds and other small mammals (Mar 1 - Jul 31), all cats (including approved mousers) must be kept indoors or wear a cat bib or a cat ruff, and bell while outside. Year-round wearing of the Cat Ruff has been shown to prevent further damage to the eco-system and is highly encouraged by many fellow eco-villagers to reduce the threat to native songbirds.
3. A cat owner whose cat is not wearing a ruff or a bib, and bell by March 1st will be fined $20 each month not in compliance.
4. Homemade cat ruffs must include either red or yellow as a primary color and stand 2 inches off the top of the cat’s neck at all times.
5. The cat caregiver will replace the cat’s ruff and bell by ordering/making a new one to avoid consequences like Pet Policy violation. If ordering online, Cat caregiver must provide proof to the Property Manager of having ordered a replacement ruff within 7 days. The Policy Infraction Resolution Process begins if this is not adhered to.
6. If an outdoor cat is caught eating a bird, Community Petal may consent to take actions proposed.
7. There will be a photo inventory online or in the Lodge of the name and owner of all cats on property.