I
have always scooped the poop from my backyard since the boys do their business
there. For years, I used a shovel and
stick to scoop that poop. It was yucky, but it did the job. One Valentine’s Day
several years ago, my husband gave me the greatest gift ever. (Disclaimer: We have been married a very long
time and he’s given me jewelry, flowers, and candy on every Valentine’s
Day) So what could be better than
sparkles, blooms, or sweets? I came home
to a brand new shiny Pooper Scooper with Mylar balloons tied all over it! Now, I know this may not seem like the perfect
romantic gift to some of you. For me, it
was the most thoughtful gift that he could have given me. Remember, I have used a shovel and stick for
20+ years! He said the man at the pet
store laughed when he explained his purchase was for a gift!
After
getting the hang of using my spiffy new Pooper Scooper, I’d bring out my
grocery store bag and get to work scooping.
That’s when he came up with this ingenious aid for me.
He
took a plastic ice cream tub and cut out the bottom. Then, he attached handy hangers upside down on
each side of the bucket. I just stick
the grocery bag through the center and attach the bag handles to the hooks. It keeps the bag open and I have the bucket
handle to tote around the yard. When I’m
finished, I set it down and unhook the bag.
Then, just raise the plastic container off and tie the bag up
tightly. Voila! There’s no mess, no fuss!
Eventually,
he added screws to the hooks so they stayed on firmly. It is one of the best inventions that he’s
come up with so far!
I’m
featuring an infograph from Sugar the Golden Retriever and dogster.com to illustrate the importance of
Scooping That Poop! Remember, poop
happens but you don’t have to step in it!
This is the “Scoop That
Poop” blog hop!
Be sure to check out the
other blogs for more insightful scoops!
What do you get when you combine thousands of dog lovers and
over 500 dogs with the spirit of Mardi Gras?
The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux annual pet parade. This year’s theme was “A Wonderland
Tea-pawty.” A “Krewe” (pronounced the
same as “crew) is an organization that puts on a parade or ball during the
Mardi Gras carnival season. The Krewe of
Barkus & Meoux was established in 1999 to benefit neglected, abused, and
homeless animals. They work throughout
the year helping shelters, pet education, and promoting charitable
functions. One of their programs is the
“Spay a Pet & Save a Life” which focuses on spaying and neutering. All of the money raised during the pet parade
stays in our local area to benefit local pet 
