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Etiquette is a word that we hardly ever hear anymore. Its meaning, the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group, I'm afraid is lost on some people.

I was buying pet food last week and was speaking to a gentleman who is having issues with folks not picking up after their dogs in the park that abuts his property. He even went to the trouble of making poop bags available in case anyone was in need of one only to have them ripped off the fence and discarded. He actually had people who were contentious when he offered them a bag and asked politely that they clean up after their pet.

Bobbie Jo

There are ordinances in every municipality specifically addressing this issue. Vineland's reads as follows: All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately and properly dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property, public or private, not owned or possessed by that person. Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.

Browny

Being responsible, being respectful and being polite are all part of being a good pet owner. It means we take our pets seriously, that we take pride in their care and the way society views them. Given our readership, I know that I'm preaching to the choir in writing about these issues, but at least we can commiserate.

Source: Pet owners must practice code of polite behavior

Posted in 2020, SJRAS Articles