Kriser's COO Ken Grouf poses with customers in his official Poo Fairy uniform and tandem bike. Courtesy of Kriser's
Poo Fairies will visit Houston parks on Saturday and Sunday to promote healthy animal-human relations. (File photo) Courtesy of Kriser's
Kriser's officially opens its doors on Buffalo Speedway Feb. 8. (File photo) Courtesy of Kriser's
As you can see, these fairies clearly do exist in Houston! As Ken explains: "Picture these people wearing Kriser's official Poo Fairy suits at a local park. Every time a Poo Fairy spots someone clearing up after their dog, that pet parent get an 'I Scooped' sticker similar to the 'I Voted' stickers you get on Election Day." Free poo bags and coupons are passed along for good measure as well.
Ken goes on to explain: "Let's be honest, people get upset and sad when they step in poo. Our teams offer us an opportunity to make areas poo-free and ensure that the animals we love so much never get a bad wrap."
Krisers is an all natural and organic pet food supplier. There might well be advertising value in the activities described above and they might provide a commercial reward. I don't know but I thank Culture Map Houston for telling the world of this initiative.
As we all know, Ireland has some difficult social challenges to manage.
It is, therefore, quite logical that those, who hold senior office in the city, should focus on dog fouling. We are completely with them in this.
I like to see nothing more than a mayor, wearing a chain of office, talking about gathering up dog excrement. This is why these offices were first introduced!
I also love the size of the dogs in the video, just imagine the amount they collectively produce per week!
The gentleman on camera is wearing a dressing gown while he allows his dog to foul the lawn near a tennis court, directly outside a window!
I can't really say much more than that but must observe that it would be quite wrong to gather up a week's worth and post it to him. It would be illegal and I absolutely condemn any such idea! Never do it!
Similarly, don't smear it over his front door handle. Again, illegal and quite wrong. I could not begin to countenance such an act!
I appreciate that some people think its funny watching people "loose it" over dog fouling - I like a laugh just as much as the next man - but sometimes dog fouling can push some people too far and then someone gets hurt ...
Take a look at this man.
Doesn't look much does he?
But he is the #1 suspect for a recent assault that took place in Rustington, West Sussex, UK where a dispute over dog fouling boiled over into violence.
In the early evening a 48 year old local man witnessed the suspect's golden retriever leaving a deposit on the pavement. Being the good citizen that he was, he asked the suspect to clean up after his dog. The suspect refused and a heated argument started, during which the suspect pushed the victim over, breaking his ankle.
The suspect is described as a white, aged about 65, 5' 6' to 5' 8' of stocky
build with a distinctive white pointed goatee beard and wearing a baseball cap,
a green bomber jacket with blue jogging bottoms with white stripes down the
sides and trainers.
PC Stuart McAdams from Sussex Police said, "Someone must know who this man is as he is very
distinctive". Anyone who saw what happened or has any information as to who this man is should
contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1344.
Come on Dog Fouling & Red Rubber Band followers - spread the word and lets get this man for Sussex Police !! :-)
A question often posed in a liberal democracy. Who will guard the guards themselves?
We admire and trust our police, I cannot praise them enough. That said, what happens when a police officer steps in dog excrement on duty?
I don't know how often this happens but remember, the officer could be about to enter your house to help you. Would you want him to trail faeces over your carpet? I think not!
Therefore, I think it wholly reasonable that the officer should enter a garden and clean his shoe off. I'm sure the owner would have consented and it would not have been reasonable to wake the owner to ask.
I would, however, like to know why the officer isn't wearing his hat!
The sun is shining & the sea is blue. A young lady is enjoying her day at the beach, sunbathing in her bikini & sipping cold drinks.
She decides to take her little dog for a walk along the shoreline to show off her tan & to check out the local talent.
Her dog stops by a group of particularly hunky surfer dudes and they engage her in conversation. Suddenly the dog takes a huge dump on the sand in full view of everyone.
Oh no!! She doesn't have a bag & can't pick up the poo. She dies of embarrassment and never wants to show her face at the beach again.
She loves her dog & loves the beach but how is she ever to carry poo bags when wearing her favourite skimpy bikini without looking like a geek?
Introducing the "I Pick Up"poo bag carrier. I wont go into detail about the product or about its promotional video other than to say - I approve!!
Yes it's blatantly sexist & employs buxom girls in string bikinis to get the message across - but you have to agree that bikini clad girls discussing dog fouling is so much more appealing than Susan Bell - The Naked Pooper Scooper of New Hampshire, USA.
I've already ordered one to wear on my Speedos - a poo bag carrier not a girl in a bikini :-)
I love gizmo's and gadgets. I'm fascinated in new and innovative technology, particularly if it can be used in the war against dog fouling.
Since this blog started I have shown you several of the weapons of war that are available to all in this never ending campaign.
From the cute designer poo bags and bizarre poo catcher to the chilling force behind poop freeze, not forgetting my favourite, the swooper scooper. I particularly like the way that the designer has incorporated an offensive weapon within this product.
Next up is this new product from America. I wont go into detail describing exactly what it does just yet, watch the video and see for yourself. As you do, marvel at the way that the inventor has created a product so discrete that you wouldn't even notice that your dog was wearing it - pure genius in design.
The company website includes a FAQ section which promises to answer all your nagging concerns.
I particularly like the way they emphasis the dogs excitement at using the product, the respect you will have for them, their indepth research and how it works particularly well with diarrhea!!!
Will my dog get used to "PooTrap" easily? :"Of course, they might feel a bit uncomfortable at first, however after 5 to 10 minutes when they are used to it, they will start to run happily again."
I'm sure my dog will not like it? :"Actually, according to our research 98% of dogs that use PooTrap for 3 days will be excited to see the product and their owner."
Should I always use the "PooTrap" when walking my dog? :"Yes, even when your dog is having diarrhea."
My dog doesn't feel respected when wearing the "PooTrap"? : "Babies wear diapers and they are truly loved by their parents, hence same applied to dog owners."
Can "PooTrap" be used when dogs are having diarrhea or at home? : "You will be glad to have PooTrap when your dog is having diarrhea. They can wear it in your home."
The product is priced from $29.95 for Poop Size 1 to $38.95 for Poop Size 8.
They don't explain how you work out your dogs Poop Size measurements, but I recon size 8 is an elephant judging by the size of the bags included!!
