Don’t let dog waste get our community down. Be considerate of your neighbors and pick up the poop!
Also, keep dogs on a lease at all times while outside unless in back of home in a fence.
Keeping pet waste off the ground is an important responsibility held by all pet owners. If not addressed, the presence of unattended waste can quickly become a major point of conflict between neighbors. In fact, it happens to be the single-most talked about problem on community message boards across the country.
Managing pet waste takes an entire community. Here are some simple tips for both pet owners and non-pet owners alike:
- If you notice pet waste accumulating in certain areas, let your board members know about it. These are called “hot spots” and they tend to attract more waste the longer they go un-addressed.
- When taking your dog for a walk, always keep some waste pickup bags with you.
- There are five stations stocked with dog waste bags throughout the community; please dispose of used bags in a dumpster. If you find a station in disrepair or in need of servicing, please use the Contact Us form to send a note to your board members.
So what’s the big deal?
Keeping pet waste off the ground is not just about being considerate to your neighbors and their lawns, it’s also about protecting the environment, your family and the community. Dog waste is more than just a gross and unsightly mess. In 1991, it was labeled a non-point source pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency, placing it in the same category as herbicides, insecticides and toxic chemicals. According to the EPA, two or three days’ worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs can contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay and all watershed areas within 20 miles to swimming and shell fishing.
Unattended waste can also harm your health. While many of us don’t realize it, dog waste often carries bacteria, worms and other parasites that can be transmitted directly to humans and make them sick. Ringworm, roundworm, salmonella and Giardia are examples of such bacteria, all of which are found in dog feces, and are easily transferable upon contact. Roundworm, for example, is one of the most common parasites found in dog droppings and it can remain infectious in contaminated soil and water for years. Please do not walk your pet in yards.. Use the common area along the street of Hamstead Crossing. Do not go up into the common areas that lead to neighbors homes. We all use these common areas to walk through.
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