Animal Control and Wildlife Protection

The Association's goal is to create an environment that allows our diverse wildlife population to safely coexist with our residents, visitors, and support personnel. Fripp Island is a designated Wildlife Sanctuary under the South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 50 - Fish, Game, and Watercraft Chapter 11 - Protection of Game, Section 50-11-880, whereas Wildlife Sanctuaries declared in certain areas; makes it unlawful to discharge a firearm or attempt to take or kill wildlife. Further, all State of South Carolina and Federal laws applying to the preservation and protection of wildlife are applicable on Fripp Island.

Violation of any local, state, or federal wildlife protection laws will be reported to the appropriate authority for enforcement, animal species such as sea turtles, alligators, and raptors but not limited to that inhabit Fripp Island. Additionally, the Association has the following specific rules regulating animal control and the protection of wildlife.

A. Dog(s) running at Large or Unleashed: A dog is deemed to be running at large if off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under the physical control of the owner or keeper by means of a leash or other similar restraining device. $50.00

B. Failure to Properly Dispose of Dog Waste: Domestic pet owners or their designee who is responsible for their pet(s), are required to appropriate clean up their domestic pet’s waste and dispose of it in the appropriate container. $50.00

C. Possession of a Vicious Dog is Prohibited: Possession of any dog evidencing an abnormal inclination to attack persons or animals without provocation is prohibited. $500.00

D. Taunting, Tormenting, Striking, Harassing, or Harming in any way Domestic Pets or Wildlife is prohibited: It is prohibited to willfully or maliciously harass, taunt or harm domestic pets or wildlife. $1000.00

E. Interference with the Use of a Guide Dog or other Service Animal is Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person or the person’s dog, who has received notice that his/her behavior is interfering with the use of a guide dog or other service animal by obstructing, intimidating, or jeopardizing the safety of the guide dog or service animal or its user. $250.00

F. Approaching, Enticing, Feeding, Disturbing, Harassing, or in any way Harming Alligators is Prohibited: No person shall approach, entice, disturb, harass or in any way harm alligators. $1000.00

G. Feeding deer or other wildlife on Association property or common area is prohibited. $100.00