Dog Lovers
Here in Northern Virginia, we love our dogs and we love our clean water, too. We can have both if dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets.
 Dog $#@! left on the ground pollutes the water... |
Dog $#@! On the Ground = Pollution in the WaterYou see, dog $#@! is more than nasty — it’s dangerous, too. You might not realize it, but it’s full of germs that breed in the water and can make people, wild animals, and even other dogs sick! When dog owners leave the stuff on the ground, the rain washes it down the storm drain and into the nearest creek! That’s water pollution! It’s an easy problem to prevent. Just put the waste in a plastic bag and dump it in the trash. That’s all there is to it! |
 ...so be responsible. Pick the stuff up and put it in the trash. |
50 Million Pounds Per YearThere are more than half a million dogs in Northern Virginia. Even at just a few ounces of %$#@! per day, that adds up to more than 50 million pounds per year. Imagine what our waterways would be like if it all washed down the storm drain and into the nearest creek? The next time you walk by a creek without holding your nose, you can thank the dog owners who pick the stuff up, even in their own yard. The Clean Water Partners conduct regular polls, and we find that more and more dog owners are doing the right thing each year. Won’t you be part of this growing trend? Be the person that your dog thinks you are — someone to look up to. |
 Then enjoy the water together! |
Learn More!The Partners sponsor the Northern Virginia Dog Blog [add link to www.northern-virginia-dog-blog.com] – your source for K9 fun, information, and entertainment in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. If you’re looking to swap tips, share stories, have more fun, and take better care of your four legged friend and the environment, then this blog is for you! And for other helpful information from your local government, click the appropriate link below: |