Subject: Please Pick Up After Your Pets

Dear Palomar Residents,

We kindly remind all pet owners to pick up after their pets when walking in our community. Leaving pet waste on lawns, sidewalks, or trails isn’t just unpleasant—it also harms our environment.

Why It Matters:

  • Rain washes pet waste into storm drains, leading to pollution in our local streams.

  • Decomposing pet waste depletes oxygen in the water, harming fish and plants.

  • It encourages algae growth, which disrupts the ecosystem.

  • Pet waste contains bacteria and parasites that can be harmful to people and animals.

What You Can Do:

✔ Always carry a plastic bag when walking your pet.
✔ Dispose of pet waste properly in the green trash cart (not the recycling or yard waste carts).
✔ Use designated pet waste stations in parks when available.
❌ Do not use pet waste as garden fertilizer.

By working together, we can keep Palomar clean and safe for everyone. Thank you for doing your part!

Palomar Staff!