Dogs creating mess of gastronomical proportions

To the editor:

The spring, for me, has got to be the most rewarding time, seeing all the shoots spring up, just like you hoped they would when you planted them last fall.

But picture this.

A beautiful, lush, deep-green fern-like plant, around a foot tall, surrounded by little, dainty violas that almost appear to be dancing around their star.

Now, add one big dog, just short of Shetland pony-size, humped over this scene, leaving a huge, steaming pile of poo right in the middle.

Wow! What a sight. A moment to cherish.

Should I run and get my camera?

I know a few of my neighbours have also had this unwanted delivery.

What are you people thinking?

It’s your dog, your poo, your responsibility.

People like you must have no idea what it’s like to have to pick up this awful, gut-wrenching pile of poo.

Or maybe you do... And that’s why your dog’s poo is in my yard.

Well, you’re getting it back.

That’s right; it’s coming right back at yah! Every time I have to pick up your dog's disgusting pile of poo from my yard, remember - you’re getting it back.

It’s not mine, I don’t want it, so you can have it back.

Come on folks; you’re living in a small community. I’ve never seen a single person pick up their dog’s poo.

If you can’t take responsibility for your pets then maybe you should have a fish.

So think twice before you just open the door and let Rover run.

Poo poo to you.

M. Scott

Forest Grove