What is PUP
The Pick Up Poop (PUP) campaign encourages residents who own dogs to pick up after their pet in order to keep our rivers and streams clean while also promoting a healthy community.
Let's face it - picking up after your dog is the right thing to "doo" and it can help keep our water clean in Butler County. So, let's all PUP (Pick Up Poop) and take the pledge below.
Pick Up Poop
Healthy Environment
Dog poop is filled with bacteria, especially E.coli. When it rains, all the bacteria can wash into nearby rivers and streams, polluting our waterways. This can result in harmful diseases to humans and problems for fish and wildlife
By the Numbers
Butler County is home to about 75,000 dogs, creating an average 0.75 pounds of waste per day. That totals to almost 29 tons of dog poop a day polluting our rivers and streams when it rains.
Bag it Up
When taking your dog on walks, be sure to bag up their poop. The same goes for at home - make sure you pick up after your dog in your own backyard to keep your family healthy
I pledge to pick up my pet's waste in order to keep our water clean.
Tips To Make Your Home Green & Our Water Clean
Dog Waste
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Always pick up after your dog and dispose properly
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Use bags, which helps contain bacteria found in poo
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Don't have dog poop bags? Use old plastic grocery bags instead
Washing Pets & Cars
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Turn off water when bathing your dog to conserve water
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When washing vehicles, park in the grass so that the soapy water won't runoff into storm drains
Lawn Care
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Pick up after your dog - dog poop is NOT a fertilizer source for your lawn
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Always remember right time and right rate when applying fertilizer to your lawn
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Use your dog's old water to water houseplants plants
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Donate items your dog has outgrown to local shelters
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Save energy by not leaving lights or TV on for your dog while you are away
Clean Water is the Goal!