The following verbiage is from The Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Merrimac, which was filed and recorded with the Hamilton County Recorder's Office on May 22nd, 2007.
Section 6.3 Animals and Pets. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind may be raised, bred, kept or permitted on any Lot with the exception of dogs, cats or other usual and common household pets in reasonable number. No pets shall be kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose. Dogs which are household pets shall be confined or on a leash at all times whenever they are outside a Residence. Each Owner shall be responsible for removal of his or her pet's waste from any portion of the Real Estate. Fencing is governed by Section 4.11 above.