Pet waste topic of workshop on streams

“Now, I’ve got to tell you that when I was thinking about running for mayor in 2005, I didn’t think I would be spending my Monday mornings talking about pet waste,” Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry said.

He wasn’t talking about pet waste that ends up on the soles of your shoes, although that topic certainly produces strong opinion.

No, Newberry was talking Monday about pet waste and water quality.

He was at a news conference at Lansdowne Veterinary Clinic and Dental Center to announce a workshop to help schools, businesses and apartment complexes protect streams.

“Stool from dogs and cats dogs in particular is frequently contaminated with bacterial pathogens … as well as a variety of parasites,” said Stephen Pinkston, a veterinarian.
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