The snow melted - the dog poop did not

Melting snow is revealing months of dog waste across Capital Region parks and trails, prompting complaints from walkers and reminders to clean up.

The snow is gone, but ‘there’s dog poop everywhere.’ These removal services are scooping up the business.

“There’s dog poop everywhere,” said Karsen Kelsey, a 27-year-old living in Brighton who went out to enjoy this week’s balmy ...
Modern Farmer

Closing the Loop on Poop

Around 6.5 million tons of [mostly] plastic-wrapped dog poop winds up in landfills in the United States every year. As most cities see it, that’s the only safe option. Unlike wildlife scat, which ...
AOL

Here’s What Your Dog’s Poop Is Trying to Tell You About Their Health

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble pile in the grass holds clues about digestion, diet, hydration, and even ...
Noozhawk

Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Here’s Why You Need to Scoop Your Dog’s Poop

Why does everyone make such a big deal about picking up dog poop? According to my alma mater, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, there are an estimated 72 million dogs in the ...
WISH-TV

Dog poop awareness day: Uncovering the hidden dangers of pet waste

INDINANAPOLIS (WISH) – While some might chuckle (or cringe) at the idea of Dog Poop Awareness Day, this stinky subject is nothing to sniff at. As the month winds down, pet lovers and communities ...
New York Post

Vet in shock after dog poops out entire bag of rainbow Orbeez: ‘He ate a LOT’

This pup had a ruff day. Dogs like to sniff around and get a bite of anything they can get their paws on. But after a Colorado dog found a colorful snack, Orbeez, he ended up pooping out a rainbow of ...