Last week, I was walking on a sidewalk and nearly stepped in a big ol pile of doggy doo-doo. I don't have a dog, so I know for sure it wasn't my responsibility. Having a pet comes with great responsibility, and most people handle the situation with pride. It's those people who don't that give pet owners a bad name.

I'm sure if your dog had thumbs, they would certainly help the situation and clean up after themselves. They don't have thumbs, so the responsibility lies with you. The argument, "What about wildlife poo?" doesn't work either; the diet of a wild animal is quite different from that of your dog, and they don't have a human helper to scoop the poop.

Doggy Doo is a bigger issue than just me almost stepping in it. Dog poo carries health concerns; one stink pile contains harmful bac

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