Responsible dog owners pick up after their pets in public places. However, there are times when owners neglect to pick up their dog's waste, perhaps they are in a rush, don’t have poop bags, or they don’t see why it’s so important. And because of this, you’ve probably stepped in more than your share of undisposed dog poop. Chances are you’ve stepped in dog poop and not even been aware of it until you smell it wafting through your car. This is just one of many reasons why it is so important to clean up after your dog. Here are a few more.
1. IT WILL NOT BREAKDOWN ON ITS OWN Dog waste can take up to 12 months to fully break down.
2. DISEASE-CAUSING BACTERIA AND PARASITES The parasites and bacteria in dog waste can spread disease to other dogs and even you if not properly picked up.
3. IT’S COMMON COURTESY TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG Picking up after your dog is not only common courtesy but your duty as a pet owner.
4. DOG POOP IS NOT A FERTILIZER If you think, as many people do, that dog waste is a natural fertilizer, think again.
Learn more at https://doggydogood.com/blogs/dog-blog/4-reasons-picking-up-after-your-dog-is-more-important-than-you-think
Pet Waste Stations
Pine Creek has 24 pet waste stations that provide a convenient way to dispose of your pet's waste properly while keeping the walkways clear and smelling nice. Each station has bags and a waste disposal container. The stations are serviced each Wednesday. Find them while you are out and about:
- Download a map: http://www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/pine_creek_pet_waste_station_map.pdf
- Use GoogleMaps: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VDAn8Q1ccIKemMDV6nVwEHaMPWI&usp=sharing
1. IT WILL NOT BREAKDOWN ON ITS OWN Dog waste can take up to 12 months to fully break down.
2. DISEASE-CAUSING BACTERIA AND PARASITES The parasites and bacteria in dog waste can spread disease to other dogs and even you if not properly picked up.
3. IT’S COMMON COURTESY TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG Picking up after your dog is not only common courtesy but your duty as a pet owner.
4. DOG POOP IS NOT A FERTILIZER If you think, as many people do, that dog waste is a natural fertilizer, think again.
Learn more at https://doggydogood.com/blogs/dog-blog/4-reasons-picking-up-after-your-dog-is-more-important-than-you-think
Pet Waste Stations
Pine Creek has 24 pet waste stations that provide a convenient way to dispose of your pet's waste properly while keeping the walkways clear and smelling nice. Each station has bags and a waste disposal container. The stations are serviced each Wednesday. Find them while you are out and about:
- Download a map: http://www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/pine_creek_pet_waste_station_map.pdf
- Use GoogleMaps: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VDAn8Q1ccIKemMDV6nVwEHaMPWI&usp=sharing
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