INTERNATIONAL SCOOP THE POOP WEEKApril 1-7, 2010

It’s no joke. April Fool’s Day kicks off International Scoop the Poop Week, a week devoted to encouraging dog owners to clean up after their pets. (www.apaws.org)

Dog waste is no laughing matter! Each year, just one dog can produce 728 piles of the nasty stuff! (www.scoopythepoo.com)

• Dog poop is NOT good fertilizer. It's toxic to your lawn!
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies pet waste as a dangerous pollutant in the same category as toxic chemicals and oil.
• Unscooped poop is carried by overland water flow or is washed into storm drains, ending up in streams, rivers and ground water.
• Pet waste can spread parasites and bacteria including roundworm, hookworm, ringworm, tapeworm, Salmonella, E. Coli, and Coliform. Parasite eggs can linger in soil for years!
• Dog poop doesn't just "wash away" or disappear. So if you're not disposing of your dog's waste, you're putting yourself, your family, your dog and our water supply at risk. (http://dogtalk101.blogspot.com/2010/01/facts-about-dangers-of-dog-poop.html)

If you are unable to scoop the poop yourself – maybe your schedule is tight or your stomach weak, you can always hire a professional to do it for you!

K9 Poo Crew has been providing professional pet waste removal services in Kamloops, BC since December 2008. Our service is friendly and reliable and our rates affordable. Whether you need regularly scheduled scooping or just a one time clean – K9 Poo Crew is your answer!