08/26/2026
Happy International Dog Day from Sir Tontu, Duke of Snorts (and the Kirkland Conserves team)!
Tontu is enjoying a lovely afternoon in the backyard to celebrate. He can’t remember who made this mess. Couldn't be him. Certainly not his problem anymore.
If your backyard is also your dog’s bathroom, chances are you don’t remember where every p**p ends up either. We get it. But in honor of this important holiday, here’s a friendly reminder to think about doing some work cleaning up that doggie doo before the rains come back.
Here are a few good reasons to scoop that p**p NOW:
1) Right now the doggie doo is dried out and easier to pick up - but mushy dog p**p after rain is gross. Do something nice for your future self and don't make it their problem.
2) Dog p**p can harbor parasites and diseases that rainwater runoff can carry from your yard into the storm system, and from there into the nearest creek, where it can affect wildlife and other pets. YUCK.
3) Unscooped p**p is a major cause of extra nitrogen and phosphorus in our creeks, which can lead to algae blooms. Algae blooms can be harmful to wildlife and water quality.
4) Dogs don’t have thumbs. In the case of some dogs like Tontu, they may also lack brains. But WE have both, so we can be responsible for them!
Happy International Dog Day, and please give your dogs a special treat and an extra pet from all of us!
