Friday, January 26, 2007
Don't Poop in My Yard
I happened to glance out the front window after lunch today and see a man casually puffing his cigarette while waiting for his dog to finish pooping in our front yard. I could see the man had no way to pick up the poop, and I felt extremely irritated. My kids play in the front yard. I don't want dog poop out there. So I did something that still surprises me a little. I opened the front door and called out, "Do you need a plastic bag?" He replied, "Yes M'am, I do." So I grabbed one from the hall closet and took it out to him, came right back in and closed the door. And as I walked inside I said, "My children play in this yard so I like to keep it clean." I've never seen the man before but he must live somewhere in the neighborhood since he was walking his dog here. I think it takes a lot of nerve to let your dog poop in other people's yards like that. Of all the houses, too, it would be mine. I have, as many know, a strong dislike for dogs. I don't want to touch them, or be near them, and especially don't want their poop in my yard. Yuck!
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I am so with you on that one!! They need to let their dog poop in their own yard!!
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Wanna know what my mom's neighbor did about that? She put up signs - two of them on either side of her front yard - telling people that her daughters played in the yard and could people please pick up their dog droppings! I think the signs may be a little overkill, but I completely understand the sentiment.
Good for you. I've been in a situation before walking my parents dogs where I took a plastic bag, used it, and wasn't prepared when I needed a 2nd (or 3rd!) bag. For me it feels awful to stand there while the dog does its business and then try to scurry away before anyone sees me. I have gone back to pick it up later, but, I confess, not every time.
I recall you having a big dog when you lived in Abilene. I wasn't aware you had developed such a strong aversion to dogs. I'm with you on keeping the yard clean though.
You had a dog when we were in high school. I don't remember you hating him! The puppy, that is. Didn't your family have another dog? The one that attacked your cat? I can understand hating that one! Allison
I understand not like the dog droppings but not hating the dog. Dogs are such an amazing companion and stress reliever--plus kids adore them and it so sweet to watch dogs be loved by a child. Some article I read said dogs help people live longer. I get sort of irritated with dog droppings in the yard - probably more so when Kimber gets out in the yard more but in the summer it does make good fertilizer. Just a way to put a positive spin on things.
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