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Scoop the Poop

It's The Law!

City Ordinance

§ 3-4-6 DEFECATION BY A DOG OR CAT.

"An owner or handler shall promptly remove and sanitarily dispose of feces left on public or private property by a dog or cat being handled by the person, other than property owned by the owner or handler of the dog or cat." Austin Code

Potential fine: Up to $500

To report a violation in City Parks (police officer must witness the violation) or to report excessive dog waste within an animal enclosure, Call 3-1-1.

To report a violation in the case of an individual failing to pick up after their pet in their own yard (unsanitary conditions), contact the Health Department's Division of Environmental Health, 512-972-5600

Scoop the Poop contact: email, or call 512-974-3540

 

 
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