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Many people walk their dogs around the perimeter of Overbrook School for the Blind. There are quite a few mostly with large dogs who do not pick up after them even though the $300 fine signs are posted. The fine is not enforced and calling them out has not helped. The students at the school are taught to navigate with their canes around the school. This is entirely unacceptable. 2 young men walk their pitbulls one white dog & one dark around 9-10 AM and 7-8 PM AND NEVER PICK UP AFTER THEM.
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Juliana (Registered User)
Hi Ms. Lofton, I write about city services for the Daily News and recently wrote about this problem, you can see the article here: http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/city_howl/20120301_City_Howl_Help_Desk__FEELING_POOPED__JOIN_THE_CLUB.html
I'd suggest calling 311 and reporting the issue to Animal Control, especially if you know when the offenders usually walk their dogs. But yeah, this is just terrible, not picking up after your dog outside a school for the blind! Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help with anything else. You can reach me at howl@phillynews.com or 215-854-5855 Thanks!
Claire Lofton (Guest)
There is also one dog who goes on the sidewalk-that's right-at the blind school where people use canes to navigate the sidewalk. The city has been of no help although they claim to need money. Does anyone have any idea how to stop this ? It is getting warm and the summer brings the scent of steaming feces as well as urine.
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