A word or two from Patricia Rathburn, V.P., Croissant Park Civic Association
And your little dog too……..
OK, I am reduced to writing about dog poop. Not my idea of a riveting read, but it has been a subject of much discussion at recent Association meetings and the time has come to address the issue. If you have a dog(s) there are certain responsibilities that come with your pet. These include, in no particular order of importance, feeding, grooming, providing exercise and medical attention and of course, lots of love. That means that you do not let your pet wander about off leash (in addition to be dangerous for your pet- it is a violation of City law), and when you are walking your pet on a leash – YOU PICK UP AFTER IT.
If you walk your dog, you should be aware that it is a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine and or 60 days in jail not to clean up after your pet. Now, I doubt too many people have been hauled off to jail for being pigs and not picking up after their pet, but that $500 fine is certainly a possibility.
For those of you who walk your dogs in the alley – why is that? The only thing we can figure is that you think that if your dog relieves itself in the alley, you don’t have to pick up after it- based on the theory that what happens in the alley stays in the alley. Not so. Just because your dog is not relieving itself on someone’s manicured lawn does not mean you don’t have to pick up after it. For those of you who walk around with a bag for those occasions when you have no intention of picking up the poop until your pooch is caught in the act- you are not fooling anyone. Those people who live on the alleys and use their yards are really tired of you (and you know who you are) people using the alley as a waste dump. In case you haven’t noticed – dog poop smells, gets on your shoes when you access the house through the alley (many neighbors have cottages and the access is through the alley.) and attracts flies. Plus it just isn’t nice.
My last word on the subject is my pet peeve (pun intended). It is for those of you with little dogs who think just because its poop is small, it doesn’t count. Trust me, it does- this is not a case where size matters- dog poop on your shoe is dog poop on your shoe.
Don’t make us get the flying monkeys after you.
This is a very negative commentary. Do you really think the irresponsible pet owners you are referring to are reading it? Why don't you appreciate the many responsible and friendly dog owners, who live in the neighborhood and just get over it.
ReplyDeleteThe article was written by a very friendly and responsible pet owner who listens to the many complaints from the neighborhood. Even pet lovers get irritated when they step in 'it'. The email went out to over 280 neighbors and I bet there was at least one offender who should think twice next time. I hope (: It is a shame that a few can ruin things for many.
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