Clean Up After Your Dog! (1978)

Published: Aug. 3, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

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It\\u2019s August 3rd. This day in 1978, dog owners in NYC are dealing with a whole new reality \\u2014 they are now responsible for cleaning up after their pet\\u2019s waste.

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss what life was like on NYC\\u2019s streets before the so-called \\u201cpooper scooper\\u201d law, and how these sorts of laws are more about shifting norms than actual enforcement.

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