PooPrints West

02/17/2020

‘As a five year old I lost my sight due to toxocara,’ says Derry Mayor Michaela Boyle as Council votes to look into using DNA

Mayor loses sight in an eye at the age of 5, due to toxocariasis from dog waste!
https://www.derryjournal.com/health/as-a-five-year-old-i-lost-my-sight-due-to-toxocara-says-derry-mayor-michaela-boyle-as-council-votes-to-look-into-using-dna-1-9223344?fbclid=IwAR3GK3zv4FVh4KUdiTGyVyWw5JJCOYwctZCpE9Fy3cMAOyqqDhqL9fB3_0U

The Derry & Strabane Mayor Michaela Boyle, has spoken candidly of being blinded after contracting toxocariasis through infected dog excrement when she was just five.

02/11/2020

2019 was a great year!

02/11/2020

08/26/2019

Happy National Dog Day from PooPrints!

08/23/2019

EPA Awards State of Texas Over $3.7 Million to Manage Water Pollution - DALLAS – (Aug. 22 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a grant of $3 729 500 to the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB)....

EPA finally stepping up to prevent non point source pollution = Pet Waste is a top bacteria pollutant! http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/27661213/article-EPA-Awards-State-of-Texas-Over-%243-7-Million-to-Manage-Water-Pollution?instance=home_news_bullets

DALLAS – (Aug. 22, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a grant of $3,729,500 to the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). The funding will support management programs for nonpoint-source water pollution, which is caused when rainfall or snowmelt ...

08/17/2019

08/17/2019

PooPrints West's cover photo

08/17/2019

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08/16/2019

Beware the toxic algae that can kill your dog

Dog Waste > Top StormWater Bacteria Pollutant. Twice as much bacteria than humans! Let's Pick it UP! https://www.foxnews.com/science/beware-toxic-algae-dog

Letting your dog take a dip in a lake or pond on a hot day is one of the joys of summer. A number of dogs, however, have died recently after becoming exposed to toxic algae, highlighting the deadly threat posed by microscopic bacteria lurking in these waters.

08/13/2019

More than half of U.S. beaches have fecal bacteria, environmentalists say

Dirty waters equate to decreased tourism revenue and increased health care costs! Protecting the environment will result in increased tourism revenue and decreased health care costs, benefitting coastal communities around the country.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americas-dirtiest-beaches-half-of-u-s-beaches-have-e-coli-fecal-bacteria-environmentalists-say/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a

Don't worry so much about sharks in the ocean this season — a much smaller organism could hurt many more people

08/02/2019

Dog poop a major contributor to stormwater pollution on Outer Banks

Dog waste is one of the easiest pollutants to prevent - as long as the dog owner picks up after their pet! POOPRINTS, keeps a responsible dog owner responsible!
https://pilotonline.com/news/local/health/article_7e2e42ea-d3c2-11e8-b2a3-1fde1f9bda7e.html

Animal waste – especially from dogs – is a major contributor to water pollution on the Outer Banks. But it's also one of the easiest pollutants to prevent.

07/23/2019

There's 'poop in the water' at America's dirtiest beaches. Is yours on the list?

Less waste on the streets = less bacteria in our water. We need to keep our water clean!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/07/23/americas-dirtiest-beaches-prone-bacteria-report/1801372001/

A new report lists beaches in 29 coastal and Great Lakes states prone to bacteria counts that can make you sick.

07/16/2019

Dog Poop Has Become a Major Pollutant

Whether you're enjoying the backcountry, wandering a city, or relaxing in your yard, when your best friend decides to go, make sure you pick it up!

https://www.outsideonline.com/2292736/its-time-talk-about-dog-poop

Pet waste has become a major pollutant, both outdoors and at home

06/06/2019

Need to track down a dog poo-petrator? There’s a DNA test for that

The PooPrints DNA Dog Waste Program is guaranteed to make your community cleaner!

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/27/dog-dna-test-pooprints

A Pennsylvania complex is requiring its residents’ canines to undergo testing so any dog poop can be traced back – and there are health benefits too

05/02/2019

DNA tests are catching dog owners who don't pick up poo

BBC and PooPrints! News from across the pond. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-48122281/dna-tests-are-catching-dog-owners-who-don-t-pick-up-poo

Dog owners who don't pick up their pet's poo are being traced through the mess they leave behind.

04/22/2019

Celebrating Earth Day: Going Green With Your Pet

Happy Earth Day from us here at PooPrints! Celebrate nature with these great tips on how to be more environmentally conscious with your pets!

03/26/2019

How To Deal With Dog Poop When Nature Calls During a Hike - PetGuide

Hiking season is here and the mountains are calling! There's no better time to take your pooch for a long walk especially after such a cold winter. Before you head out, make sure you pack some baggies so you can pick up after your dog. Below is an interesting article on why dog waste is harmful for the local ecosystem and shouldn't be left behind.

03/19/2019

Move-out season already?
If you missed the quick guide we sent out, no worries - we've got you! Here are two simple screenshots that show you how to quickly move a customer out.

Don't you wish everything was so simple? We sure do!

03/04/2019

High School Running Team Invites Shelter Dogs On Their Morning Run, And They Have A Great Time Together

Something to do on your next run!

PooPrints is also working to decrease lost and abandoned dogs. Visit Pooprints.com to learn more about our program!

Exercising with dogs makes the training funnier, and having a furry companion while you exercise will make it less tiring. A bunch of adoptable dogs from the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter had a great day with the Cross-Country Team from St. Joseph High School. The team thought it would be fun....

02/28/2019

New York City’s Sh*t-Show, Explained - NY City Lens

Great article about the importance of enforcing dog waste protocols!

Always pick it up!!

Residents across the five boroughs have been complaining they slip and slide on dog-poop all too often. But, does New York have a canine waste problem?

10/26/2018

Dog poo DNA testing spreads to downtown apartments

PooPrints involved in Carmel Park Dog Park to help solve dog waste problems. https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/dog-poo-dna-testing-spreads-to-downtown-apartments/1548448777

More apartment complexes in central Indiana are turning to DNA testing to discipline dog owners who don't pick up after their pet. 

11/17/2017

Getting a Dog May Save Your Life, Especially If You’re Single

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-17/getting-a-dog-may-save-your-life-especially-if-you-re-single

Swedish researchers found that people with furry friends, especially the unmarried, have fewer heart problems than those who don't.

08/01/2017

PooPrints In Carolina solving dog waste issues for another Property! http://ow.ly/VeQg30e5M3W

06/21/2017

PooPrints West's cover photo

09/09/2016

Do you know that Dog Wase is the #1 Food source for Pest, Flies and Rodents!

09/08/2016

A big pile of DNA

A big Pile of DNA and PooPrints in Toronto! http://ow.ly/uzQl30409GZ

You were too busy fuming in traffic, sweating on the subway, weeping over your tax bill or fending off panhandlers to notice, but apparently...

09/01/2016

Going to the Dogs: Profitable Pet-Friendly Amenities - Urban Land Magazine

Profitable Pet Amenities! Which ones do you use? http://ow.ly/b13k303MBnp

With pet-grooming stations, rooftop dog walks--and a premium on the rent--developers are catering more to their pet-loving clientele.

08/22/2016

Fake service dog registration becomes a crime in Florida

Fake emotional service DOG no more! At least Florida is taking the right steps http://ow.ly/TeRD303rUDE

A new law that has been passed in Florida will make it much harder for people to get away with having their dogs falsely registered as “service...

08/16/2016

The Scoop On How Pet DNA Testing Fixes Your Apartment Poop Problem

Rental Housing Journal > PooPrints Coverage- Good analysis apartment and citywide http://ow.ly/OnPR303it38

Here's the scoop on how pet DNA testing could fix your apartment pet poop problems as 76% of all Millenials, many who rent, have pets

07/28/2016

Cats, the ultimate weapon in public health

If RATS don't feed, RATS don't breed! Pick up your DOG WASTE! http://ow.ly/syid302jroR

Nevin McCown knows he works a job most guys would envy, so as head brewer at Empirical Brewing, he never minded staying late to close up shop --...

07/27/2016

The Best and Worst Cities to Be a Dog

The Best and Worst Cities for Dogs > Miami condo cleaner with PooPrints! http://ow.ly/pzGC302FnsC

The pupcakes at the new canine bakery in Seattle are great. The annual dog-eating festival in Yulin, less so.

07/05/2016

New community group 'Burnham Pooper Troopers' tackles dog fouling

@ PooPrintsUK - Beach Cleanup needed in Burnham. PooPrints DNA testing would solve this! http://ow.ly/JYIK301OLCd

From Burnham-On-Sea.com News

07/03/2016

Dogs get lost during the 4th due to fireworks. If you see a green dog tag with PooPrints on it, call us! We can track the owner down!

07/01/2016

Dogs no longer allowed on Cholla Trail

Dogs Banned on Phoenix Trail :( PooPrints could help solve this problem and keep the trail open! http://ow.ly/lnDa301OLnu

Starting Friday, dogs will not be able to hike on Camelback Mountain's Cholla Trail.

06/30/2016

Unless you like swimming with poop, avoid these Florida beaches

Swimming with Poop! Avoid these Florida Beaches! http://ow.ly/hANw301OM1c

With the Fourth of July weekend imminent, travelers should avoid certain Pandhandle beaches, unless they like fecal bacteria in their water. The...