Neighborhoods work tirelessly to solve pet problems
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Communities and neighborhoods in Changning District have been working hard to reduce problems created by pets.
Administrators and neighborhood committees have focused on raising self-awareness among pet owners and spreading knowledge of what to do when hurt by pets or other animals.
The district has long promoted the concept of “civilized pet ownership,” which means ensuring that pets don’t disturb others.
Xianxia neighborhood committee has noticed that the rising number of pets in the area has led to more disputes among neighbors and has stepped in to make things better for everyone.
The committee started by speaking with numerous pet owners. Through these friendly conversations, many pet owners realized they had a responsibility to raise their pets in a more civilized manner and promised to contribute to minimizing the inconvenience their own pet would cause for others.
In addition, a neighborhood pet club, with five core members who own a pet, was formed to create a platform for pet owners to share experiences. As part of the project, the pet club and the neighborhood committee offered free dog leashes and doggy bags for dog owners. They also recommended recycling the doggy bags that are used to collect poop off of sidewalks and grassy areas.
A volunteer team was also formed in the Xianxia neighborhood. Every Thursday, they work together cleaning up the neighborhood with the aim to create a better living environment for all residents.
Ronghua residential community is another community taking the initiative in solving pet problems. After researching the issue committee members concluded that dog poop, dog barking and dogs without a leash are the three biggest areas of concern.
The committee then invited residents from different countries to share their experiences on how to properly care for a pet. Their experiences provided plenty of useful information and helped the committee devise a plan.
The committee has added dog waste bins in public areas along Huangjincheng Road and other streets that are popular among dog walkers.
Mei’an residential community in Xinhua neighborhood is also working to resolve disputes caused by pets. They organize lectures in the communities regularly, give out free dog leashes and put up posters with dos and don’ts for pet owners.
“There are some pretty simple methods we can use to reduce pet problems, like taking an old newspaper or a plastic bag with you every time to pick up after your dog,” said a resident surnamed Li, who lives on Xinhua Road. “We need to think about our neighbors, otherwise no one would be happy about us raising pets. If you think about it, who wants to step in dog poop?”
Beihong community in Xinjing Town regularly invites professional vets to lecture about pet vaccines. They also drafted detailed pet raising proposals and sent it to all pet owners in the neighborhood. It stresses the importance of collecting animal waste and using dog leashes. After three years, most agree that the community has made huge strides in reducing problems caused by pets.
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