Dog Poop: It's Not Just on the Lawn, It's in Your Drinking Water

DALLAS--(Business Wire)--
In recognition of National Scoop the Poop Week, April 1-8, Pet
Butler is encouraging pet owners to make an extra effort to be
respectful of the environment and to clean up after their canine
companions.

Scooping your pooch's poop isn't just a courtesy for those walking
behind you; it is also a healthy, environmentally sound thing to do.
Pet waste can be a significant source of water pollution. When pet
waste is not properly disposed of, it can be carried by rain or snow
runoff directly into nearby bodies of water or into storm drains.
Storm drains in streets and neighborhoods usually flow directly to a
stream or river without any treatment. Untreated animal waste can
become a source of harmful bacteria and nutrients in water. Just as we
don't want human sewage in our water, it is important to prevent pet
waste from being carried into our waterways.

While the esthetic reasons for cleaning up after dogs may be
obvious, serious health risks and environmental concerns are the real
issue. The bacteria, viruses, and internal parasites contained in dog
waste are communicable and harmful to humans - especially children and
the elderly.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, pet waste has
been identified as a major cause of "nonpoint source pollution" (NPS).
In just one example cited by the EPA, "for watersheds of up to twenty
square miles draining to small coastal bays, two to three days of
droppings from a population of about 100 dogs...contribute enough
bacteria and nutrients to temporarily close a bay to swimming and
shellfishing."

"Pet waste is a serious problem, which has only recently been
gaining the national attention it deserves," said Matt 'Red' Boswell,
CEO (Chief Excrement Officer) of Pet Butler. "National Scoop the Poop
Week was created to help raise awareness of the negative effects of
dog waste and to promote the professionals who are scooping poop to
keep America beautiful and healthy."

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association
(APPMA), there are 74.8 million dogs in the U.S. As the dog count
rises, more dog owners are looking for a simple solution to an
unavoidable problem: the average dog leaves approximately 23 piles of
poop a week. This amount of waste can seriously damage our ecosystem
if not properly disposed of.

Pet Butler's technicians carefully pick up all dog waste and
properly dispose of it, to help keep homeowners' yards, as well as
parks, apartment communities, and the surrounding areas clean and
bacteria-free.

Pet Butler also reminds all pet owners to do their part by taking
the time and care to make sure their pets' environments are kept clean
and safe.

About Pet Butler

Pet Butler provides professional pet waste cleanup and removal
services and supplies for individual yards, parks, and multi-family
communities. The company's mission is to make life more convenient,
enjoyable, and safe for pet owners and to give them more quality time
with their pets and families. Together with its nationwide network of
franchise partners, the company has been cleaning up poop for 20
years. To learn more, visit the Pet Butler website at
www.petbutler.com or call 1-800-PET-BUTLER (800-738-2885).

Dux Public Relations
Katie Hayes, 972-889-9577
katie@duxpr.com

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