i really wish my neighbor would scoop the poop from his backyard

[fizzgig]

they have three dogs and a small yard. instead of actually getting rid of the poop, he just dumps it on a pile of leaves in the yard, so i get to see and smell the turn mountain when i'm on the patio.

gross x(

[Shell Beau]

1. My husband scoops our backyard as best as he can.

[fizzgig]

2. but does he throw out the poop or does he just leave it in a pile?

i'm sure it's hard to keep up with three dogs, it's the fact that he just makes a pile of it in the yard that is grossing me out.

[Shell Beau]

6. I don't know what he does with all the poo. He doesn't

put it all in one pile though.

[Skittles]

3. does he know you can smell it?

if not, be sure to fucking tell him!

[fizzgig]

4. it's probably going to come to that

i'm so bad at that kind of stuff, not wanting to make trouble and all, but it's getting to the point that i don't want to be outside.

[rcrush]

5. I'd just toss it all into the neighbors yard.

[foxfeet]

7. I have three dogs and I manage to dispose of their poop properly.

Here, we can put it in the garbage (double bagged). There is probably a city or county ordinance that addresses the issue of animal waste, especially in a residential neighborhood. It is a health hazard, not to mention a nuisance that interferes with your lawful enjoyment of your own property. Check with your local health department and/or zoning department for specifics and suggestions on appropriate actions. If your neighbor is in some way physically unable to do more, there are pet poop cleanup services available.

Sorry for the soapbox, but this kind of behavior gives even responsible dog owners a bad name. Good luck!

[siligut]

8. I am not too fond of having to talk about stuff like that with neighbors either.

I really believe it is best for everybody if neighbors get along. Here, it is against the law to put feces into the garbage can. This guy should probably at least bury it though.

[oregonjen]

9. We had that issue before, I suppose you're excited for summer

The flies will be everywhere! :mad:
Our stinky neighbors moved finally, so our issue went away with them. I wish for you fresh air to breathe! :hi:

[MineralMan]

10. If you can't bring yourself to speak to the neighbor about this,

send him/her a letter. Be very polite in the letter, but be sure to point out that the dog excrement is a health hazard and a public nuisance. Check your city ordinances or call city hall or your animal control department to find out. Almost every city has ordinances dealing with pet waste. Cite the ordinance in your letter if there is one. The body of the letter can read something like this:

Eear Neighbor ,

Recently, I've noticed that your dogs' excrement has been accumulating in your yard. I've also noticed a bad smell, probably caused by that. Accumulations of dog excrement are a health hazard, as I'm sure you know. It can be considered a public nuisance by the city, which has an ordinance about pet waste. According to that ordinance, you can dispose of the waste by burying or you can put in sealed plastic bags in your regular trash. As the weather warms up, this will become even more of a problem, due to flies and other vermin.


End with something like this:

I'm sure that this is just an oversight on your part and that you will take care of the situation. I wouldn't like to have to call the city about this problem. Thank you very much for being a good neighbor.

[TrogL]

11. call bylaw enforcement

That can't be legal.