Pet Waste
DC loves our dogs, and active dog owners help build strong communities. You are a key part of keeping DC clean, safe, and healthy!
Under District law, all dog walkers are required to pick up their dogs' poop unless it is a registered seeing eye dog. Not only is it messy, pet waste can carry diseases and parasites and release pollutants into our waterways, making it dangerous for people, pets, and our environment. It's not fertilizer and it doesn't just go away!
Tips for pet owners:
