Feeding wildlife is illegal
GRF POLICY REMINDER
Feeding wildlife is illegal in California. Section 251.1 of the California Fish and Game Code states that feeding a wild animal can be considered animal harassment. People can be fined up to $1,000 for feeding a squirrel in California.
Feeding wildlife can not only cause issues with bringing unwanted wildlife and stray animals into residential communities, doing so is illegal in the state of California. Feeding wildlife, either directly or indirectly, can be a death sentence for wild animals that become reliant on unnatural food sources.
Wild animals being fed by human interaction can lose their fear of people, which leaves humans at risk of being bitten and suffering substantial injury. Additionally, many beloved family pets have been the unintended victims of feeding wildlife when taken by larger predators being drawn to unnatural food sources. These situations may also result in an encouraged rodent population, as well as insect infestation.
In compliance with California Code 251.1, Harassment of Animals, and in compliance with GRF Policy 7590.G, people must follow these limitations on wildlife interactions in Leisure World: 1. Do not feed any non-domesticated animal on Mutual property.
2. Pet food and standing water sources are prohibited on patios, in carport areas and in gardens.
3. Domesticated pets to include caged birds may not be kept on patios, excluding Mutual 4.
4. Trash and garbage, whether contained or not, may not be left outside of the unit at any time.
5. Bird feeders with bird seed of any type are not allowed at the unit or anywhere on Mutual property including hanging from trees or other support devices. (Mutuals 1 and 4 allow bird feeders.)
6. A hummingbird-type feeder with liquid food is permitted at a unit but not on common area Mutual property including hanging from trees or other support devices.
In Mutuals 4 and 7, pet food and water sources are prohibited on open patios and in carport areas.
