Good grief. What is happening on our sidewalks this winter? Dog poop and poop bags, just left in the snow mounds on the sidewalks of South Boston. Is there something about winter and the snow that makes dog owners feel like it’s okay to just leave it there?
Walking around the neighborhood in snow and ice is challenging enough, let alone dodging little “surprises” left behind by some lazy dog owner. Kindly pick up after your dog.
The City of Boston takes this stuff seriously. Under the city’s dog fouling ordinance (Section 16-1.10a) — better known as the “Pooper Scooper Law” — dog owners are required to pick up and properly dispose of their dog’s waste. That rule applies everywhere: sidewalks, streets, parks, and even your neighbor’s property. You could be hit with a $50 fine for each violation.
Another reason not to leave dog poop or poop bags around? They attract rats – evidently, rats enjoy eating dog poop…ewwww! No one wants rats in their neighborhood! So please pick up your dog’s poop, put your poop bags in the trash cans, and don’t leave them on the street or piled up next to trees at the park.
Here are some tips to help you be a better dog owner.
