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Not picking up after your pet <br />is more than an unsightly and <br />stinky eyesore. When left on <br />the ground to disintegrate <br />naturally, dog feces breaks <br />down into particles that pollute <br />our watershed and potentially <br />breed diseases transmissible <br />to both animals and humans. <br />Here’s the scoop on common <br />misconceptions regarding dog <br />poop: <br />“Dog waste is natural. Wild <br />animals poop in the woods. <br />What’s the difference?” <br />The difference is that wild <br />animals eat a wild diet of berries, <br />native plants and vegetation, and <br />critters lower on the food <br />chain, whereas pets <br />are eating <br />nutrient- <br />dense pet foods that create <br />waste chock full of nitrogen and <br />phosphorus—an excess of these <br />nutrients can upend the delicate <br />balance of an ecosystem. <br />“A little poop here and there is <br />no big deal. My dog is tiny!” <br />Across the United States, the 83 <br />million dogs we call members <br />of our families produce an <br />impressive 10.6 million tons of <br />poop every year! Whether it’s a <br />Great Dane or Dachshund, every <br />dog adds to the overall count. <br />Being a responsible dog owner <br />means picking up after our <br />dogs. Your neighbors and your <br />environment will <br />appreciate the <br />pickup efforts! <br />Please Clean Up Pet Waste <br />All dogs and cats over three months of age in Arden Hills must be registered with the City. The license <br />assists in the timely return of lost pets and assists in the prevention of the spread of rabies. A license costs <br />$30 and is good for two years. To license your pet, you’ll need a copy of your pet’s current certification of <br />rabies vaccination from your veterinarian and a completed Pet License Application. You can submit your <br />form and payment at cityofardenhills.org/PetLicense. <br />Enjoy Local Dog Parks <br />Responsibly <br />Arden Hills has two off-leash <br />dog parks for you and your <br />canine companions to explore. <br />Perry Park at 3700 New <br />Brighton Road is available <br />year-round for off-leash <br />fun, and Hazelnut Park at <br />3301 New Brighton Road is <br />available in the summer only. <br />Please abide by the posted <br />rules at the park to keep dogs <br />and dog owners safe. <br />Don't Forget to License Your Pet <br />What To Do When a Pet Goes Missing <br />If you’re trying to locate your pet, check with Saint Paul Animal <br />Control Center, located at 1285 Jessamine Avenue West in Saint <br />Paul (reach them at 651-266-1100, Mondays–Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to <br />5 p.m.). Owners claiming their pets will need to show paper proof <br />that the animal is licensed in the city in which they live. <br />If you find a lost pet, please contact Ramsey County Animal <br />Control at 651-767-0640. They can post the missing pet’s <br />information on their Facebook page. <br />Make sure your pet is microchipped and is wearing identifying <br />tags: Animal Control would rather bring your dog home to you than <br />to the impound shelter. <br />Know the Rules <br />With the weather turning <br />warmer, many residents are <br />enjoying walks with their <br />dogs. They should be able <br />to do so without becoming a <br />victim of an aggressive animal. <br />City ordinance requires that <br />dogs stay within the confines <br />of the owner’s property, and <br />when in public, dogs should be <br />restrained except in designated <br />off-leash areas. Owners of <br />aggressive dogs could be <br />financially liable for injuries to <br />people or other animals.