1. • Pet poop left on the ground washes into our
rivers and creeks when it rains, causing harmful
bacteria like E.coli and salmonella to contaminate
the water and make it unsafe for swimming or
fishing.
• Pet poop can add excess nutrients like nitrogen
to river and creek water, decreasing its oxygen
level and killing native fish and plants.
It’s the law! When you leave your pet’s poop
on the ground,you violate San Antonio City
Ordinance Section 5-19,Leash and Pooper
Scooper Required. Don’t get fined!
Why Scoop?
• Scoop and seal pet poop in a pet waste pickup
bag - these are available at most retail and pet
supply stores. Dispose of all pickup bags in the
nearest trash can.
• Use a tool or bag device to scoop up the
poop - NEVER pick it up with your bare hands.
Always wash and clean your hands with soap
immediately after disposing of pet poop.
• Scoop any pet poop found on you lawn each
week. Always scoop it before a rainstorm so it
isn’t swept into a storm drain or drainage ditch.
How to Scoop
• According to the FDA, the average-sized dog
makes at least one half-pound of poop each day.
That equals to one half-ton of poop made by one
dog each year!
• Pet poop is NOT a good natural fertilizer for
lawns or gardens because of the high amounts of
E.coli and bacteria it contains.
Did you know?
Walk your dog for exercise – pick up
their poop for the environment!
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