Dallas: In the Dog Doo-Doo House

I've always known Dallasites will let their dogs crap anywhere and not do a damned thing about cleaning that shit up, but now I have proof: The makers of HEARTGARD, the doggie heartworm preventative, published a list today outting the worst cities in America when it comes to poop-scooping. Houston...

By Robert Wilonsky

May 5, 2006

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I've always known Dallasites will let their dogs crap anywhere and not do a damned thing about cleaning that shit up, but now I have proof: The makers of HEARTGARD, the doggie heartworm preventative, published a list today outting the worst cities in America when it comes to poop-scooping. Houston tops the list, which was the result of a survey, as being the worst offender (of course, because it's Houston), then comes Atlanta, then bronze medalist Dallas. I am so proud. Keep reaching for the gold, Dallas, because you sure ain't reaching for the...well, ya know. --Robert Wilonsky

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