Be sure to clean up after your pets
The City of Kingsport wants to remind pet owners the importance of cleaning up after their pets, especially in public places around town.
When taking your pet for a walk, remember to bring a bag for pet waste with you. If you don’t have a pocket or pack to carry the bag in, you can always tie it to your pet’s leash. Since Tennessee requires all pet owners to use a leash when walking their pet, keeping a few bags tied to the leash is a good idea.
Once you have picked up the pet waste, please dispose of it properly. You can tie the bag and throw it into the trash and please do not drop any pet waste into storm drains.
Picking up after your pet is an essential part of being a good neighbor as well as a responsible pet owner. Sixteen pet waste stations are located throughout the downtown area and many Kingsport parks have them as well – making it even easier to pick up after your pet.
Below is a list of just a few pet waste stations available to the public:
- Hammond Park
- Preston Forest Park (near playground)
- Rotary Park (near parking lot)
- Broad Street
- Downtown parking garage
- Memorial Park (along trail)
- Edinburg (near entrance)
- Domtar (west side entrance)
- V.O. Dobbins
Remember, when pet waste is not properly disposed of, it can cause water pollution if carried by rain into nearby water sources or storm drains. To help maintain a cleaner community, please be sure to pick up after your pets.