Last Updated on September 29, 2026
Pets at Charlestown
Check out Pet Owner Guidelines on My Erickson.
Go to MyErickson, select Resident Resources and then Community Publications/Brochures and then Resident Handbook. The Pet Owner Guidelines begin on page 16 and Appendix F on page 66-71. Login to My Erickson with Your Username and Password here:
Check out the Pet Group at Charlestown
The Pet Group
Join this group dedicated to responsible pet ownership and resident support.
This list includes Charlestown residents who will help with pet needs from feeding cats to walking dogs, as well as external local services
Residents are welcome to bring their pet when moving into Charlestown. Receptacles and bags for dog waste may be provided. Please respect your home and the community when walking your pet outside.
Please be aware of the following guidelines:
• Pets MUST be on a leash at all times once you leave your apartment
• Indoor walking of pets is not allowed in the hallways or Clubhouse; however, pets are allowed in the hallway so long as the owner is taking the most direct route to the nearest exit.
• Please bring a pooper-scooper and/or plastic bag for immediate cleanup of pet waste. (Please dispose properly.)
• Please avoid high traffic areas.
• Pets are not permitted to sit on the community furniture.
• Pets are not allowed in the Fitness Center, Restaurants, Hair Salon, Market, Offices or Bank.
• There are exceptions to the above guidelines for service animals.
• All pets must be registered with the Resident Life (aka Resident Services) Department. Upon registration, pet owners will receive a more detailed policy.
For more information regarding Charlestown’s pet policy, please see Appendix E and contact Resident Services.
Pet Group Meeting in September
Pet Group September Meeting
Our next Pet Group meeting was held Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11 AM in Brookside Classroom 2.
This was our first meeting since June.
1. Our NEXT Pet Charlestown Group MEETING IS on Tuesday OCTOBER 27, 2026,
always on the 4th. Tuesday at 11am in Brookside Classroom #2.
[NOTE: No Meeting in December]
2. Karen Thomas sent me the following note:
Betty Hoffman’s cat has gone to catnip heaven.
If you know of a senior cat that needs a home, let Karen Thomas know. (Phone number is in the Resident Directory).
3. I have attached the Invitation to the ANNUAL Blessing of the Animals on Friday October 2rd. at NOON in front of the St. Francis Statue by the Chapel. This is a great chance to visit with other Pet Owners & their Pets.
4 The Month of October Celebrates National Pet Wellness Month. Emphasis is placed on regular Veterinary Care, Proper Diet & Exercise, Dental Health, Home Safety & Mental Stimulation. October is also National Black Cat Awareness Month & Pitbull Awareness Month!
September Notes & October Agenda will be sent when available.