Did you know that an average-sized dog dropping produces 3 billion fecal coliform bacteria?
When you are at home, carry a clean-up bag to pick up dog waste. The City of Austin does have a pet waste ordinance:
?§ 3-3-7 DEFECATION BY DOGS OR CATS.
''It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to promptly remove and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, feces left by a dog or cat being handled by that person on property, public or private, other than the premises of the owner or handler of such dog or cat.''
Potential Fine: $86
In City Parks, enforcement of this ordinance is the charge of Park Police.
In the case of an individual failing to pick up after their pet in their own yard (neglect or abuse) contact the Health Department's Division of Environmental Health
By Watching my step
