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DOODYCALLS o Waste not, want not: Pet Waste o In the dog eat dog world of real estate, an area is only as good as its property values. And for areas overrun by smelly piles of dog poop, the feces factor could prove the weakest link to many homeowners. o The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), estimates Americans own more pets than ever before, with 74.8 million dogs as of 2008. o Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even estimates that two or three days worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and shellfishing. o The EPA explains that the decay of your pet's waste actually creates nutrients for weeds and algae that grow in the waterways. As these organisms thrive on your dog's droppings, they overtake the water and limit the amount of light that can penetrate the water's surface. As a result, oxygen levels in the water decrease, and the fish and seafood we eat can be asphyxiated, EPA says. o A toxic cycle o If you aren't worried about your local waterways, you may be a bit more concerned about the impact of dog droppings on your home. The thing about persistently disposing of stools improperly (or not at all) is that it kicks off a harmful cycle that can affect your whole family - including your pet. o According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog droppings are deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil - be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means - runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog. o Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes. o In the end, it is best not to let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to issues of communal cleanliness. After all, proper sanitation could mean the difference between your yard being a beautiful oasis, or an area that has gone to the dogs. o Author: Dave Mason is the franchise owner of DoodyCalls, Charleston's Premier Pet Waste Removal Service
Dog-Sniff Search Case Draws US Supreme Court Scrutiny - BusinessWeek
 Los Angeles Times | Dog-Sniff Search Case Draws US Supreme Court Scrutiny BusinessWeek ... went to the front porch with a drug-sniffing dog, who “alerted” at the door. One of the detectives said he also noticed the smell of marijuana. The officers then left to get a search warrant before entering the house and discovering the plants. ... Supreme Court to rule on drug-sniffing dog case Detection Dog Case Goes to Supreme Court Supreme Court to review use of drug-sniffing dog at the front door of a house |
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Exotic pet amnesty day set by zoo, wildlife organizations for Jan. 14 - Palm Beach Daily News
Exotic pet amnesty day set by zoo, wildlife organizations for Jan. 14 Palm Beach Daily News “Next to habitat loss, invasive species, plants or animals are the No. 1 reason we are losing our natural diversity all over the world.” A prime local example is the introduction of ball pythons into The Everglades. “They literally eat (native species) ... |
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Police: City man caught growing pot in apartment - Poughkeepsie Journal
Police: City man caught growing pot in apartment Poughkeepsie Journal ... then returned to the building to retrieve his belongings and his dog after the fire department shut off water and gas service. Police officers who escorted Palacio back to his apartment said they noticed a marijuana plant growing there. ... Poughkeepsie PD shuts down marijuana grow house |
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Anti-nuclear activists plan Saturday meeting near Plant Vogtle - The Augusta Chronicle
Anti-nuclear activists plan Saturday meeting near Plant Vogtle The Augusta Chronicle You can never say never, but you're more likely to get struck by lightning in your bathtub while your dog talks to you in Portuguese on the friday before Christmas (Dec. 21st, 2012). Get my drift? I can understand being against something, ... |
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