Dog Poop Litter – Not In Crestmont!

Picking up dog waste is the neighborly thing to do. It's easy and it's cheap!

With so many dogs living in Crestmont, it's safe to assume that there are many pet lovers in this community. The Crestmont Homeowners Association hopes that these pet owners can police themselves and voluntarily pick up after their pets.

Why Should You Care?

Dog dung in public areas is unsightly, unsanitary and unsafe. There are several diseases that can be spread from dog waste including Giardiasis, Hookworm and Salmonellosis. Other less common diseases which can be spread from dog waste are Toxocariasis, Q Fever, Lung Fluke Disease, Leishmaniasis, dog tapeworm and broad tapeworm.

Organisms causing these diseases move from the dog waste into the environment. They can be carried by flies and other insects, wind, dust, or balls and toys that come into contact with dog "dirt". The germs can be ingested by people and begin to grow in the body, where infection continues to spread. There are other hazards to leaving dog droppings behind. Injuries could result from slipping on a dog's mess. The entire community will benefit when dog waste is picked up and disposed of properly.

What Can You Do?

All you have to do is support this effort and pick up after your pets. A plastic bag, such as a sandwich bag or a newspaper bag, is all you need to participate in this campaign. Each time you take your dog out for a walk, make sure you have one in your pocket. There are also commercial products available specifically designed for picking up pet waste.

Crestmont is a great community that we call home.  Let that community spirit inspire you to be a good neighbor. Pick up after your pets!

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