Turns out it is a City Ordinance for pet owners to clean up after Fido and Felix - well, Fido, anyway.
From the Animal Control page of Boston's website:
The City of Boston's dog fouling ordinance, section 16-1.10a of the city code, requires dog owners to remove and properly dispose of any feces left by their dogs. This ordinance covers waste left by your dog on sidewalks, streets and parks, and on your neighbor's yards.
When walking your dog, the law necessitates you to be prepared for such occurrences and be equipped with a bag or some other means of feces removal. After it is removed, it is important to dispose of the feces properly, either in a toilet or in a trash container (after being secured in a plastic bag).
These laws are intended to protect the public from potential hazardous health conditions, and prevent environmental pollution caused by dog waste.
A call about feral cats yielded nothing helpful.
really? when i walk my dog i must walk by dog waste every 5 to 15 feet. it is gross. i think i'm one of the few people who pick up my dogs poop. it is not only in the path in the woods but also in the road.
ReplyDeleteSo tell me....who is enforcing this because they are not doing a good job.
Thanks for picking up your dog's poop!
DeleteAn ordinance and enforcement of that ordinance are two separate things. As a dog owner, you're well placed to influence your neighbors about proper doogie doo disposal. What can you do to make the changes you want to see on your neighborhood streets?