Storm water carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into waterways.
Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water. Excess nitrogen depletes the water's oxygen, which is necessary for healthy underwater grasses, wildlife and fish.
Animal waste may contain harmful organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella and E. coli that can be transmitted to humans and other animals by ingesting contaminated water.
Roundworms and hookworms deposited by infected animals can live in the soil for a long time and be transmitted to other animals and humans.
It's the law! Many urban and suburban areas require you to pick up after your pet. Even if there is no restriction, cleaning up after your pet is the right thing to do.
Those with physical limitations; which make it difficult or impossible to clean-up after their dog.
Let's face it - no one likes to step in pet waste and spread it into homes, cars and businesses.
Hiring a pooper scooper service save you time and the headache of arguing about who in the family is going to clean it up.
Apartment and Town Home Communities that are looking for a solution to their dog waste problem.
Your neighbors will appreciate the good manners!
-- Source: aPaws
