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Scoop it up, Austin - It's Your Duty!
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Aug 27, 2016
Scoop it up, Austin - It's Your Duty!
It Adds Up! If all the dog poop created in one day in Austin was put in one pile it would weigh 150,000 pounds.
What's the Problem?
Pet Waste:
It's not just smelly!
It's not just yucky to step in!
It's not just fertilizer!
IT'S A PROBLEM!
Human and Pet Health:
Pet waste can cause:
Giardia
Roundworms
Salmonella
Other unpronounceable Viruses and Parasites
Water Quality:
Nutrients in pet waste can cause:
Aquatic weeds
Algae
Gasping fish (no oxygen!)
Water that is just too nasty to look at or play in
What You Can Do?
Bring It!
Carry a scooper bag when you walk your dog
Scoop It!
Use a baggie as a glove, scoop the poop, invert and seal the bag
Toss It!
It belongs in the trash
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