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LETTER: Poop hits the fan over 'disgusting' local dog owners

'I see green poop bags hanging from trees when I go for a walk,' laments frustrated letter writer
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Despite signs like these outside most parks and trails, many irresponsible dog owners continue to refuse to pick up their pet's waste, laments a letter writer.

OrilliaMatters welcomes letters to the editor at [email protected] or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship, not publication). The following letter from Leslie Kidd is in response to the letter 'Disgusting' dog owners need to clean up their act

Regarding the dog poop letter. I totally agree! I see green poop bags hanging from trees when I go for a walk. I, too, watch dog owners carry poop bags, bend over and pretend to pick it up.

There are many residents who don't think twice and leave the poop behind.

If you've ever walked through Mara Provincial Park, you have to tiptoe it's so disgusting.

The other day I found a huge hunk on my lawn. It was absolutely gross.

So, my question: "Why can't these dog owners pick up the poop and take it home?" After all, it's their dog's!

Leslie Kidd
Orillia