Tired of finding unexpected “land mines” throughout Sumner and even in your own yard? The City of Sumner reminding all dog owners of their Call of Dooty. Here’s a few responses to common excuses for not doo-ing it.
“No one will know, right?” In this day of cell phones and security cameras, are you sure? Leaving pet waste on anyone else’s property (including the City’s parks and roadways) carries a fine. Pretty steep gamble to avoid a little unpleasantness!
“It’s in my own yard, so it’s fine.” It’s actually not. Rain washes it into the rivers and Puget Sound through the storm system, sending that feces that you don’t want to touch right where people swim, kayak, fish, etc. Ewww.
“The City bag dispenser is empty, so I’m off the hook.” The City tries to provide these as a courtesy, but they often get misused. It is the owner’s responsibility to scoop it and trash it no matter what helpful amenities are, or are not, available at the moment. Any bag will do–used sandwich bags, newspaper wrappers, shopping bags, etc.
Why does Sumner care so much about keeping pet waste from laying around? Aside from the obvious drawbacks, pet waste left out pollutes local streams, rivers, and eventually Puget Sound, the same water systems that everyone relies on for drinking, fishing and recreation. Click here for more things you can do to keep our waterways clean with Puget Sound Starts Here.
