GINTA – A necessary conversation about dogs and their poop
Dogs and winter just seem to go together, but when the snow melts…. (Daniela Ginta photo)
THERE IS NO better way to start the day than by stepping outside for a brisk walk. In my case, that involves the dog too.
Our destination on most mornings is Peterson Creek. For weeks now the park has been a winter wonderland, sheltered under beautiful patches of blue or, at times, ominous-looking grey clouds that brought more snow. To have it so close is something I am grateful for.
Snow does a few things to a dog: it provides an endless amount of magical material for playing, somersaulting, and digging, which is good, but it also covers all the available sticks, which is not ideal. As the temperature rises and snow starts melting, the reverse applies.
Daniela Ginta is a mother, scientist, writer and blogger. She can be reached at daniela.ginta@gmail.com, or through her blog at http://www.thinkofclouds.com
ArmchairMayor.ca 
The dog poo and the irresponsible dog owners “underneath” it should be the target of regular City Bylaws officers’ “blitzes”. Every second day I am in Kenna’s park and the lower reaches of the park are no different than Peterson Creek. On every occasion, I encounter dog owners without bags and remind them of the responsibility each one of us must have towards our beautiful natural shared spaces.
Do you know what would be
helpful Daniela? Send a note to the City’s management to demand a bit of sustained action on this subject.
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