Dog Owners: Pick Up After Your Pets
- 23 hours ago
- 1 min read
Most owners are responsible. This message is for those who are not.
Dog waste is being left on sidewalks, parks, and trails across Oak Ridges. This is unacceptable and disgusting.
Dog waste is not just unpleasant. It creates health risks, attracts pests, and makes public spaces unusable for families, seniors, kids, cyclists, and other dog walkers. No one should have to dodge piles on a morning walk or step in it on the way to school.
Dog waste is not harmless. It carries bacteria and parasites, attracts pests and wildlife, and washes into streams, and into our lakes.
Winter makes it worse. Waste gets buried in snow and returns during the thaw. City crews then spend time cleaning it instead of maintaining roads, parks, and sidewalks, increasing costs for everyone.
If you own a dog, you must:
Carry bags every walk
Pick it up immediately
Put it in a garbage bin
Never leave it behind
There are 172 garbage bins in Oak Ridges parks and trails. Use them.
Respect your neighbours. Respect shared spaces. Clean up after your dog.
