Dear Neighbor Man With Dog (And Bad Hair),
I know that the strip of grass between the sidewalk and our street is not really technically anyone’s yard. But I walk through that grass everyday to get to my car. I sort of think of it as my yard annex.
I’ve noticed in the time I’ve been living in my apartment that you generally walk your dog right before I leave for work, often in my yard annex. And I also notice that you don’t pick up after the dog. Now, I don’t blame this on the dog. She can’t help your lack of manners. But truly, this is your responsibility.
I know it’s unpleasant to handle the poo. I know because I stepped in it this morning and got it on my open-toed heels, my car and most dreadfully my foot. I had to be late for work because of scrubbing my carpet and shampooing my heel and fully disinfecting my foot.
I don’t think it’s too much to ask. And please don’t think it’s because I have a cat and don’t like dogs. I love dogs. Really I do. But I don’t love your dog’s poo. So please – scoop the poop. Or you may find some kitty treats on your front lawn.
Sincerely,
Poo Shoe
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
An Impooptant Matter
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3 cat calls:
We have someone in our neighborhood who refuses to clean up her dog's poop and it makes me so mad! I have to keep an eye out for it every morning. What makes it even more irritating is that there is a sign clearly posted about picking up your dog's poop. It is so annoying.
My Aunt Kathy had this problem with a neighbor many years ago. After the offending neighbor had refused to clean up the poop, she cleaned it up herself, put it in a plastic bag, and left it on his doorstep. I really wish I could do that to the girl who lives in my neighborhood, but she lives in a large apartment building.
I exhibit CONSTANT VIGILANCE when cleaning up after Che. This is mainly because, on the very first day I ever lived in our house, I tracked dog crap into the living room, a stain I can never eradicate. Obviously, the poop wasn't Che's,but I figured if I made an example of her exemplary poop removal, then others would follow. Sadly, this has not been the case.
It was horrible. I was on the bypass so I couldn't just pull off or turnaround. I had to drive ALL THE WAY to work with dog crap ON MY FOOT! I was irate. Luckily there was air freshener at the office and I sprayed down my car. I was afraid the smell would "cook" in my car. EEEWWW!
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