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Scoop the poop, save the Earth? By Molly Sue McGillicutty In honor of Earth Day, I’ve been thinking a little about poop. Okay, I’ve been thinking a lot about poop — more specifically, which is better for the Earth: to scoop your dog’s poop or to let it naturally decompose in the grass? I’ll spare you the unsavory mental images, but we all know it’s gross not to pick up after your dog. Also, it’s unlawful in Houston (to the tune of a fine up to $500!) not to mention that it poses a health hazard. Rain washes dog waste away and pollutes our water sources with E Coli, Giardia, and other assorted bacteria. However, is it any better to pick up the poop and plop it directly into a plastic bag that will take
thousands of years to slowly break down in the landfill? Well, the jury is still out on that one, but the best solution to this problem is to continue to scoop your dog’s poop but switch over to biodegradable bags, which are commonly made from corn (Yes, genetically-modified corn which has been grown in pesticide-ridden fields. I just can’t win with you people, can I?) and biodegrade at a much quicker rate than conventional plastic. It’s what I would use, if I were the one scooping the poop, that is.
(3939 Washington Ave.) and help raise money for Scout’s Honor Rescue. Are you that superorganized person who doesn’t accumulate old electronics that aren’t in use? Then consider donating a pet toy or bed that will bring joy to a pet in need of a new home. There’s never been a better excuse to de-clutter while helping some homeless pets!
Speaking of Buffalo Wild Wings
Small-electronics recycling
Honor Earth Day on Saturday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. by taking your used cell phones, iPods and other small electronics to Buffalo Wild Wings
Did you know that when you eat at Buffalo Wild Wings on the third Saturday of every month, you’re helping to raise money for Scout’s Honor Rescue? The good folks at Buffalo Wild Wings’ Washington location donate 15% of all pre-tax sales to Scout’s Honor that Saturday each month.
Choose Me
Hop on over to CAP
Citizens for Animal Protection at 17555 Katy Frwy. this weekend, (April 18-20) is where West Houston Subaru is sponsoring a 50 percent off sale of all pets available for adoption at CAP. What could be better than celebrating Easter by adopting a new family member?
Meet Bernadette. This classy calico’s life has turned around since last May, when she found herself homeless, pregnant and eating out of a dumpster at a veterinary hospital. She doesn’t like to discuss her past, but this beauty has bullet fragments in her hip and a deformed leg. She was a wonderful mother (only her son, Leonard is still available) and doesn’t let her disability affect her at all. Go to www. saveacatrescue.org to learn more.
National Pet ID Week
Celebrate National Pet ID Week (April 20-26) by making sure that your pet has a proper ID tag and that the information on it is current. Microchipping is the way to go to ensure that your pet makes it home safely if he’s lost, but a simple tag with your contact information on it does wonders as well.
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