7 REASONS TO SCOOP YOUR DOG’S POOP...
- Yorkshire Village Master Assoc
- Aug 30, 2024
- 2 min read
Did you know that just one dog can produce over 250 lbs of waste in a year? With that in mind, here are 7 reasons to pick up after your dog:
7. Storm water carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into waterways. Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water. Excess nitrogen depletes the oxygen in water necessary for beneficial underwater grasses, wildlife, and fish.
6. Animal waste may contain harmful organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella and E. Coli that can be transmitted to humans and other animals by ingesting contaminated water.
5. Roundworms and hookworms deposited by infected animals can live in the soil for long periods of time and be transmitted to other animals and humans. It takes dog waste a long time to decompose.
4. It’s the law! Lawrence Township requires you to pick up after your pet (ordinance 1392-94, see here and here). Even if there is no restriction, cleaning up after your pet is always the right thing to do.
3. It’s easy to clean up by carrying plastic baggies and paper towels in your pocket. The baggies can be secured and thrown away in the garbage.
2. No one likes to step in pet waste and spread it into homes and cars.
1. It’s a matter of respect for the people and the community. Your neighbors will appreciate your good manners.
***If you have any questions, or if you are witness to someone not picking up after their dog, please contact Tricie Kohut (tkohut@tmkmgmt.com); if possible, provide any video/photos of the incident and/or the identity of that person. You may also directly contact the Lawrence Township Health Dept. (609-844-7089) to report the incident or if you have any additional questions.