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DO NOT- repeat- DO NOT THROW YOUR DOG WASTE IN MY GARBAGE CAN!

It’s Tuesday afternoon at 6:00 pm. My tiny garbage can has been sitting out on the curb empty for just over 24 hours. During that span three dog owners thought my open can was theirs to use and deposited their dog waste in it. It isn’t. Should I have brought my can in earlier? Yes, probably, but I was deathly ill over the weekend and going outside to pull the can in was more than I could handle. I don’t have a dog.

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Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease

Have you ever been out on a walk and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot?

It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious. That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your dog” and scoop their poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet waste can spread disease.

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Good Neighbor Guidelines for Dog Owners

With spring weather upon us, residents are increasingly heading out for walks and activities in our beautiful parks and neighborhoods. While dog owners have every right to enjoy the community with their canine friends, it’s important to be respectful of others for everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Being a responsible dog owner is not only the right thing to be out of respect for others around you who are trying to enjoy the community’s public spaces, but to ensure your pet’s safety and avoid any personal liability from a dog bite or car accident should you lose control of your dog.

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