


| • | Dog waste may contain microorganisms that are harmful to people and pets. |
| • | Dog waste attracts pest such as flies and fleas. |
| • | Dog waste contains high levels of nitrogen which may result in "lawn burn." The nitrogen in dog waste may be carried via rain water and runoff into streams, rivers, and lakes where it can kill fish. |
| • | Dog waste can become an inconvenience when walking in your yard. No one likes stepping in dog poop. |
| • | Dog waste stinks and can be a nuisance to neighbors. |
| • | Dogs are more inclined to eat their droppings when the yard goes un-cleaned. Dog waste may also be ingested by children who come in contact with it and do not wash their hands before eating or touching near their mouth. |
| • | Cleaning up dog waste uses up time that could be better spent doing more important things. |

