• Always picking up after their pet
• Carrying a clean-up bag or scooper at all times
• Properly disposing of pet waste by either:
  • Placing it in a closed trash can (bag it first!)
  • Putting it in a pet waste digester
  • Burying it at least 6” deep and away from gardens, wells, ditches, storm drains and waterways
  • Not flushing pet waste down the toilet (CFPUA ordinance)
• Encouraging other pet owners to be responsible too
  
  

Once pet owners sign a pledge, dogs will receive a free Clean Water Canine doggie bandana, a tasty treat, and other program materials. We have some freebies for owners too!

• JPEG format only
• Dog should be wearing the "Canines for Clean Water" bandana
• Include your dog's name
• Email photos to canines@wilmingtonnc.gov
   

Please check back for upcoming Pledge events. Thank you.

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