• LucidFeverDream@mander.xyz
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    1 year ago

    Not only that, but that’s how dog pass parasites to each other. The local dog parks here (which I keep my dog from)) have parasite issues once in a while because people are too lazy/inconsiderate to pick up after themselves.

  • Bloodbeech Forest@mander.xyz
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    1 year ago

    It’s worth considering the environmental impact of spending a whole plastic bag (even if small) for what often amounts to rabbit-sized poop in case you have a smaller dog. I’m one of those owners that make contextual judgements about when to pick up and when to leave it or flick it into a nearby bush with a stick. I’m not picking up poop off-trail in the forest. Also generally not alongside car roads (talk about pollution).

    I know owning pets is not environmentally sound, so all I can do is mitigate.

    • tchotchony@mander.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Why not both? Seems no biggie to pick up your dogs’ poop while you’re walking it. People here have mostly been managing to do it for years now.