Public Service Announcement

[Heidi & Milton]

 

A pretty hefty fine

Now I don't want to point any fingers, but there are some people in this world (I hope you are not one of them) who do not clean up after their dog.  When your dog goes potty outside, it is your responsibility to pick up your pet's cow pie.  If you don't, his or her poop sits there festering for days with flies buzzing on top it, and dogs like my Milton, poop munchers, come along and gobble up your dog's excrement.  Then there are owners, like me, who have to shove their hands halfway down their dog's throat to pull out your dog's feces.  My hand reeks for the rest of the day despite multiple washings with fruity-smelling soap.  Subsequently, I am worried that my dog will develop some vile disease from your dog's nasty droppings.  You tell me, is your act of negligence really fair to the rest of the pet/human population?  No.  Pick up your dog's meadow muffin.  It is not difficult.  You can even be fined if you don't.

If you live in an apartment complex, you most likely have handy dandy doggie bag dispensers throughout the grounds (see the below).  Biodegradable bags are provided, at no extra cost, for your use.  So, use them.

Pretty nifty

If you are out walking on the street, carry your own bags to pick up your pet's refuse. Bags are compact, portable, and can spare you the embarrassment of simply walking away, amidst the gaping stares of the public, after your dog craps in the street. I even have lavender scented ones.

Find them here at Mr. Chewy: http://www.mrchewy.com/earth-rated-poopbags-biodegradable/dp/36118

Oh, and one more thing, this goes out to the litterers among us - the ones who throw ant covered chicken bones, half eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, candy wrappers, etc., etc., etc.  Dogs will ingest anything and everything.  Stop throwing your garbage in the street.  We all pay taxes to provide for trash receptacles throughout city and town streets.  Take advantage and try them out.

Thank you for reading.  Now put it into action.

For a bit of levity in such a serious post: a goldendoodle and a teddy bear To read more about Milton, visit www.goldilocksandherdoodle.com

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

I agree 1000%.  It angers me when people do not pick up after their dogs.  Before I go on walks with my doodles I always take 2 extra bags... just in case one of my doodles has to poop 2x's - LOL

[Christine & Camus]

I definitely agree.  I always pick up after my guy and expect others to do the same.  Doodle on teddy bear is adorable.

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

I really love miltons picture updates

[Heidi & Milton]

We just discovered those teddy bears recently!  It really is a lovely area of Dallas.

[Heidi & Milton]

Yes, little Milt has gotten better (thank goodness) with abstaining from poop lately.  I always have to keep my eyes trained on him. 

Camilla, liquid diarrhea is a nightmare!  Practically impossible to clean up, I agree!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I pick up too....years of living in a condo made me pick that habit up. Now we take bags on our walks (even though we have a backyard now).

Love love love the photo at Turtle Creek...that's one of my favorite walks in Dallas.  Love the area...went to school at SMU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

I agree with you for sure! I always pick up after Darwin and faced a conundrum recently when he had (TMI sorry) liquid diarrhea. How do you pick that up??? I just took a water bottle out and rinsed it away. Hopefully that was sufficient.

 I also agree with F that you should try training that habit out of him, as there is ALWAYS going to be a rude owner who doesn't pick up. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

I do always pick up after my dogs. But I also think you need to train Milton not to eat feces. For his sake and yours. We have discussions on the topic of course : )