""One thing I'm running into is that dog owners are saying, 'I don't want to pick up other people's poop.' If everyone had that sentiment about everything for the history of time, nothing would get done.""
""I'm just trying to get my kids to school, and we're basically dodging dog shit on the entire walk," a 38-year-old mother of two in Greenpoint told me, asking to remain anonymous."
"Bannerman said cheerily, 'Here's a turd!' as she and the reporters participated in a community event to pick up dog poop."
"A man exercising a spry Shiba Inu called out his thanks, and we explained that we were participating in a community event to pick up dog poop. 'That's very' - he hesitated for a long time - 'thoughtful of you.'"
Olivia Bannerman, a software designer and part-time model, began a campaign in Central Park to tackle the city's dog-poop issue. Despite her efforts, only a few people joined her, including reporters and a friend. Bannerman noted that many dog owners were reluctant to pick up after others, but she believed collective action was necessary. The problem was worsened by recent snow, making it difficult for families to navigate the area without encountering dog waste. Some residents had attempted to raise awareness through social media and posters.
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