Re: FERNIE – DOG POOP CAPITAL OF THE KOOTENAYS

[young_local]

I don’t think that your feelings are wrong. And let me state that I do not own a dog, and I do not walk a dog. I would however pick it up if i did, but not because I think it’s the right thing to do.. because I know other people appreciate it and it’s a bylaw. But I must say, if we are trying to be green and responsible, why are we using plastic bags every time to pick up our dogs crap… I mean, it will be gone in a couple days anyways, but that plastic lasts forever. If we’re trying to reduce our footprint.. pick up your dogs crap with a garden tool or rock or stick or something, and throw it in the bushes… that would save on having to use a plastic bag every time. The only problem I have is when people let their dogs run on the soccer fields around the schools. I actively play soccer and it’s just not a good time if you slide for the ball and wind up with something other than dirt on your leg.