Where Is the Dog Poop in New York City?

Where Is the Dog Poop in New York City?

A new study answers the question, but also shows that things have been improving.

There are at least 80,000 dogs registered in New York City in a given year, according to the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which estimates the total canine population at about 500,000. With so many pooches using the city’s streets as a toilet, it’s surprising that we aren’t stepping in their unpleasant remains more often.
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