Dog poop- the problem no one is picking up on. (Cockapoo Token-$CPOO)
While dog poop is generally something people can laugh at and make jokes about, its environmental effects are far from humorous. According to the American Pet Products Association, there are more than 77 million dogs currently residing in the United States. On a daily basis, they each produce about .75 pounds of waste, which equates to around 57 million pounds daily, and over 10 million tons annually. To put this in perspective, you’d need over 250 thousand semi-trucks to contain all the waste generated by American dogs annually. If you placed these trucks in a single file, they would span 3,800 miles, or the distance between Boston and Seattle. Considering the estimate that only around 60% of dog owners clean up after their companions, it becomes extremely clear that something must be done to combat this massive unchecked production of waste.
The vast majority of Americans are unaware of the dangers surrounding undisposed dog waste, and no this is not a joke; canine fecal matter that is not properly disposed of can cause an array of dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences. For starters, dog poop contains a plethora of harmful bacteria such as E. Coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. These bacteria can cause a wide range of symptoms including fever, nausea, diarrhea, and even death in some cases. The risks associated with contracting these bacteria are compounded when the person infected has a compromised immune system. On an even more frightening note, scientists were able to isolate multiple antibiotic resistant strains of Enterococci and Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in canine fecal samples taken from the streets of Southern Italy. You may be thinking: “Okay, dog poop has some bad bacteria in it, thanks for the newsflash,” but harmful bacteria is just the tip of the iceberg. Dog poop can also contain roundworms capable of living in the soil for years. Shockingly, the CDC reported that on an annual basis, 14% of U.S. citizens test positive for these exact worms. In urban areas, the issues surrounding undisposed dog poop can increase exponentially. This compounding of negative factors are mainly due to the fact that canine feces serves as a food source for vermin such as rats, perhaps the most infamous vectors for spreading disease in modern society.
Now that we’ve touched on some of the not-so-appetizing ingredients of dog poop, let’s take a deeper dive into what the accumulation of undisposed fecal matter can result in. The results of a study conducted by Michigan and Ohio indicated that up to 50% of airborne bacteria can be attributed to dog waste (who would’ve thought?!). Furthermore, research has shown that dog poop is the third highest contributing factor in regards to bacteria found in contaminated water. You may be asking: “But if it’s in the air and the water already, what’s the point in even trying to minimize the amount of dog waste on the streets?” Well, according to the EPA, the collective waste generated by 100 dogs over the course of 2–3 days can supply enough bacteria, nitrogen, and phosphorus to close an entire bay. But wait, there’s more! The bay’s watershed areas and all swimming or shell fishing within a twenty mile radius would need to be closed as well.
As you can see, undisposed dog waste is an issue capable of negatively impacting us all. This is why Cockapoo token ($CPOO) begun a campaign aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of owners not picking up after their dogs. We also plan on making donations to add more dog waste disposal bins around cities that need them the most, in conjunction with donations to professional cleaning services such as Poop911 that can dramatically cut down on the uncleaned dog waste in areas of high population density. Left unchecked, we may all find ourselves in a big pile of crap.
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