Scooping the Poop

Reasons to be Pooper Scooper and pick up and dispose of pet waste

FACTS

• Picking up waste keeps our environment beautiful and clean.
• Waste left on the ground is carried into area waterways and adversely affects underwater life.
• Animal waste can contain harmful organisms that can be transmitted to other animals and to humans.
• Viruses and worms shed in dog feces can remain active in the feces for long periods of time and can likely be transmitted to other animals in contact with the feces.
• Being a good citizen is looking out for your neighbors so they don't have to worry about stepping in pet waste and spreading it into their homes, vehicles, and businesses.
• Its easy! Carry a plastic bag with you when you walk your pet and dispose of waste in the trash.
• It's the law! 5-8.1 "It shall be unlawful for any person owning, keeping, or having custody or control of a dog to fail to remove immediately the dog's excrement …" Class 4 Misdemeanor

FAST FACTS

• Diseases that can be spread from pet waste left on the ground include:
• Campylobacteriosis-can cause diarrhea in humans.
• Salmonellosis-most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from animals.
• Toxocarisis-roundworms that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Hampton Animal Control asks that you do your part and help keep Hampton clean and our precious earth beautiful.