A few blocks from me there is a fenced-in playground where people have been taking their dogs in the early morning to allow them to run free and play. Later in the day, children are active in a variety of sports activities.

Recently I noticed a sign on the fence.

I think that sign is new. I’m sure I had never seen it before.

But although there don’t seem to be as many folks with their dogs romping around in the early morning any more, there are still a few.

I’m wondering what brought on the new policy. I presume that a few folks who didn’t clean up after their dogs may have ruined it for the rest, but I don’t really know.

In recent years I’ve noticed a large uptick in the furry friend population, and there has not been a concomitant increase in the poop on the sidewalks, so it does seem that the majority of folks are being responsible. It’s only a very few who are not.

Still, it only take one or two to spoil it for everyone else.