Pick Up After Your Pet

Picking up dog waste is the neighborly thing to do. It's easy and it's cheap!

You may think it's not a big deal to let your dog relieve himself in a public place or in your neighbor's yard. And it's not a big deal to leave those droppings behind as you continue walking your dog. But dog dung in public areas is unsightly, unsanitary and unsafe.

There are several diseases which can be spread from dog waste.  Organisms causing these diseases move from the dog waste into the environment. They can be carried by flies and other insects, wind and dust, or balls and toys that come into contact with dog "dirt".

All you have to do is support this effort and pick up after your pets. A plastic bag, such as a sandwich bag or a newspaper bag, is all you need to participate in this campaign. Each time you take your dog out for a walk, make sure you have one in your pocket. There are also commercial products available specifically designed for picking up pet waste.

It is against Charles County law to allow your domestic animal to defecate on public property, or private property that does not belong to the pet’s owner. Any waste must be removed and disposed of in a proper and sanitary manner.

For More Information: Animal Control Services 301-608-3425