Dog poop is bad for the environment and Denver, so scoop it up

A dog walker checks a mobile device while guiding dogs to take advantage of temperatures near 60 degrees Fahrenheit while passing by an ice-covered lake in Washington Park Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Jo Ann Allen | Columnist for The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: March 9, 2023 at 6:00 AM MST | UPDATED: March 9, 2023 at 6:03 AM MST

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Too many selfish people in Denver are of the opinion that their laissez-faire attitude doesn鈥檛 stink as much as their dog鈥檚 waste material.

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抖阴ap: Denver is one of the U.S.’ most dog-friendly cities. So why don’t people scoop their poop?

Show you care about your dog, your neighbors and the environment — and scoop the poop

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