E. Coli in Pet Waste

Pick Up the Pile Campaign Teaches Old Dogs New Tricks
By: Pick up the Pile Campaign
 
June 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Austin, TX--May 31, 2011--Canine waste is full of bacteria.  When left behind in parks, campgrounds, and yards, it threatens our water supply.  When it rains, it runs  into rivers, streams, and wells.  It only takes one irresponsible pet parent to infect an entire area's natural source of H2O.  That's because different types of bacteria like fecal streptococcus, fecal coliforms (E. Coli), campylobacter, and salmonella which is found in pet waste can make humans sick.  
Being prepared to pick up your dog's pile each and every time he or she feels nature call is one way to remedy this growing problem.  It's the right thing to do for a number of reasons as explained by Tracy Johnson, Founder of the Pick Up the Pile Campaign.  The concerned Austinite was alarmed to see just how many pet parents let this issue go despite city efforts to eliminate public waste.  She routinely encounters piles on the sidewalks and recreation areas of the parks that she visits.  Rather than keep quiet any longer, she decided to address the problem one pet parent at a time.  
Her nationwide campaign is set to go into effect June 1st.  Cities around the country will take part in educating the public about the dangers of canine waste. Johnson notes that it's never been easier to safely conceal and discard piles.  A number of products have been designed to help remedy this problem.  Even the most squeamish pet parent will have no trouble being responsible once he or she sees the items being offered online and through pet supply stores.
Johnson believes that education is key to shedding light on this problem.  She also thinks the next generation of pet parents will show greater concern for the issue.  As a way of introducing young people to the Pick Up the Pile Campaign, she is offering a fun Scavenger Hunt consisting of different Tasks, Trivia, and Finds.  Find out how to participate by visiting www.pickupthepile.com.
For more information: http://www.pickupthepile.com Contact: info@pickupthepile.com
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