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Patch Watch: Undisposed Poop Bags on Los Gatos Creek Trail

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Poop bag dispensers are found along the and pet owners are using them.

The only problem is that some of the odorous baggies are being dumped behind trees along certain parts of the path.

Last week, we spotted several of the blue bags full of poop. We were happy we weren't stepping in it, but we weren't happy about seeing it or smelling it.

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Despite the bags being securely tied—thank goodness the pet owners completed this step of the process—they were still stinking up the place.

LOCATION: Los Gatos Creek Trail

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PROBLEM: poop bags left on the ground

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department, (408) 399-5770, or email department director Todd Capurso at tcapurso@losgatosca.gov.

DATE REPORTED: March 22, 2012

DAYS ON WATCH: 6


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