Now An Apartment Complex in Texas is DNA Testing Dog Poop

The Conumerist ^ | January 23, 2013 | Laura Northrup

[Gefn]

I often see canine leavings at the side of the road, and wonder which of my fellow dog owners left them behind. (It certainly isn’t the dog’s fault.) In recent years, homeowners’ associations and apartment complexes have answered this important question by requiring DNA samples from dogs living on the property. When staff find an abandoned pile, they match the DNA it contains to a resident dog, and fine the owner $250.

[Gefn]

I don't have a dog, but every time I've walked one I've used a pooper scooper. This article makes some really good points though on why this is a terrible idea for those who have dogs, or those, like me, who occasionally doggy baby sit.

[Gefn]

doggy ping?

[Paladin2]

" homeowners’ associations"

Fascism personified.

[GeronL]

They are taking this whole bureaucratic mentality too far these days.

[Charles Martel]

I was not aware that the FBI maintained a canine DNA database.

[Revolting cat!]

SCATA PING?

[Gefn]

totally agree. i wonder who pays for this DNA testing too.

[GeronL]

good question, how much is the testing??

[Venturer]

LMAO City people are funny.

[Slyfox]

Meanwhile, there is a backlog on testing DNA from rape and murder cases.

[Responsibility2nd]

I’m guessing that in order to match the DNA, owners have had to first supply the Association some of their doggy’s doo doo up front.

Ya know... I can just about see how indeed - some HOA or condo board presidents can get so anal (pun intended) about dog poop as to run around doing DNA analyses.

[Moonman62]

i wonder who pays for this DNA testing too.

The fine is $250 so that probably pays for it.

[fatnotlazy]

Yes, it is ridiculous, but we live in a world full of irresponsible people who don't give a da** about other people's health and safety. It's amazing how many Obama voters let their dogs leave calling cards in my driveway. I'd like to see the offenders tarred and feathered.

[Slings and Arrows]

The dogs aren't the only ones in this story who are full of s**t.

[Moonman62]

Ya know... I can just about see how indeed - some HOA or condo board presidents can get so anal (pun intended) about dog poop as to run around doing DNA analyses.

They aren't as bad as people who let their dogs crap in someone else's yard or where people walk.

[1rudeboy]

Homeowners’ associations might be fascist, but how do you qualify someone who lets their dop crap on your lawn?

[who knows what evil?]

The lady that runs ‘Dog Haters Unite’ is going to looooove this one...

[Revolting cat!]

Homeowners’ associations might be fascist, but how do you qualify someone who lets their dop crap on your lawn?

Communist?

[Responsibility2nd]

Post this sign in your yard. See if this works.

 

[Revolting cat!]