A Furry Tail Come True now offers poop scoop services. If the boro wants to hire us to take care of the problem once or twice a week, contact me at jessica@afurrytailcometrue.com. im sure we can work out some type of deal.

Actually, A Furry Tail Come True would like to sponsor those waste cans and bag dispensers and I will be speaking to counsil promptly.

That's fantastic. Thanks Jessica!

As much as I hate to say this it doesn't matter if they put up signs and poop bag stations. People are still going to be lazy and act like they are above cleaning up after their animals.

When the Saucon Rail Trail was opened I was simply thrilled!
Seeing families, couples and children enjoying the outdoors, either walking or on bicycles, enhanced my own living in town. During that first summer I noticed that not every dog walker was a "dog dirt" picker upper. Now if you own a dog, and take it off your property on a leash, there is a good chance it is going to "go" while your walking together. So what's up with so many people without bags to clean up after thier dear dog "Max"?
It's called "lazy".
They have bags they can bring along with them from home. But choose not to bring them. Over and over and over again.
Bet they think one pile of poop won't matter..but it does matter.
Over the past several months I've been shocked, and disgusted, by the amount of dog poop on the edges of the Trail. And the very noticable sections of the where it is the "thickest".
I agree that at least one area is a one dog dumping ground.
Who owns that dog?
Find them!
And Fine them!
Please!
The trail, in sections, is becoming a pet waste sewer and that is a true shame.
Sad to say, but we don't use the Rail Trail like we used to because of it.

I too, see one area in particular with a huge amount of dog poop. I suspect that it is one or two adjacent homeowners who just lets his/her dog out the back door, and has no intention of cleaning it up.

I have also noticed the large amount of poop at the end of the trail that begins at Water Street Park and goes towards Bethlehem. I was walking it one day before Christmas and a man was walking 3 dogs and never bothered to pick up what they left. He did look around to see if anyone was looking but could care less I saw it. Who's going to challenge him with 3 big dogs. I also noticed the poop described and thought maybe someone was walking a horse. I walk my dog along the trail as well and always pick up after her. The trail is littered with dog feces from begining to end of of Lower Saucon. I like that Upper Saucon has put up a stand with bags and cans. Instead of sponsoring a bench how about a Poop Station.

Wouldn't it be nice if this turned out to be Ruby! Read about her on Facebook: Ruby the Lost Greyhound They are looking for volunteers to help search for her this Saturday.
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Could this be Ruby? Ruby is a Greyhound that has been missing for a couple of months and has been spotted in this area regularly. Keep your eyes peeled for her. If she is creating the waste that is spotted on the trail this is a good sign for her family. I know it upsets some of you, but something positive could come from this!

It only takes a few inconsiderate dog owners to ruin things for everyone. Its a shame. A few well placed trail cameras and a few well placed fines for those inconsiderate people would be a good idea.

Eric and Dede, I have been following the Ruby story for some time, as I did the story of a lost 14 yr old blind, and deaf Springer spaniel in Maine last summer, who was reportedly seen "Many times" over the course of thee or four months. In all likelihood, Ruby is long perished, and is definitely NOT the source of the mess in question.

Eric, my point was not snide. I did say it was a "likelihood", and as much time as I spend on the trail, and township roads, I always have my eyes out for Ruby!

Charles, And what about all the stories of dogs that have survived? I have had 2 Greyhounds and I know it may be harder for them to survive this weather but I choose to believe the sightings and have faith in her returning home.

Charles, glad you are looking for her as you travel the area :)

OMG this could seriously be Ruby !!! How awesome that would be ! As far as the dog poop that owners don't pick up, that will never change , there will always be lazy inconsiderate people , accept it ! Life could be worse !!

Thanks to everyone for picking up on the possible "Ruby" connection to this story. I shared the link and posed that question on the Ruby the Lost Greyhound Facebook page, and my understanding is that they're going to be investigating in the area of the poop. In the meantime, please continue to keep an eye out for her on the rail trail and in that general vicinity. It's supposed to turn much colder Sunday-Monday, so if she is still out there it would be great if she could be rescued before then.

Charles: Although we live at the Old Mill Crossing of the trail in Lower Saucon and Susan walks our dog on the trail quite often, I assure you and all others that she carries poop bags and uses them as required.

That would be great if it were Ruby, I believe she is still in the area. With that being said, I doubt Ruby goes out of her way to take a poop on the rail trail so many times that it's causing a problem lol. She has acres upon acres to leave her mark, I doubt she runs back to the trail each time lol.
Unfortunately it takes a wee bit of effort for people to remember bags number one, and it also takes a wee bit of effort for people to pick up after their dog, and it's just easier to leave it if no one is looking. It's gross and unwanted, but that is what's happening. Many of us do pick up, but many still do not. Hopefully by adding waste bags and cans, more people will take the initiative to pick up and throw away their dog's waste.

Wow 40 pounds I hear Sasquatch is still at large!

Jessica, you are being too nice. Yes, its a wee effort to bring poop bags. But a real and considerate human being would find it to be little effort. A real dog person has bags stashed in their car or their pockets at all times. I will admit that I have forgotten bags on certain occasions. In those cases I made sure that I went to get a bag and returned to the scene of the crime to pick up my dog's mess. There isn't anything that will ruin a pleasant walk on a nice day more than stepping in dog poop along the way or having to navigate that kind of mine field. I refuse to be part of the problem!

I live in California but run a facebook page for our local dog park. Recently linked up to a Lehigh Valley pet organization and came across Ruby's story. I was touched to hear how much effort is going into looking for her. I am from Pa originally & have family in Lehigh ; love that place. Want to say in Calif, they prosecute people for not picking up dog waste. Big fines, I think it helps but there will always be lazy or thoughtless people. I don't know what your laws are regarding this but you might want to find out & try to get some , if not in place. I have a holder which carries the bags, on the leash. Very common & easy to do. And dogs will want to "go" where the other dogs went , so I am not surprised to read it is in the same area.