Deadlines Prizes Deadlines Prizes Philly Water's Best
Coordinated By: Joey Bag-o-Donuts, spokesdog winner for Queen Village in 2012
www.PhillyWatersheds.org
Prizes
www.DelawareEstuary.org
1st Place Spokesdogs – “Philly Water’s Best Friend” $200 prize for a local business in the University City / Fitler Square area
Powelton Village Civic Association
Image used in promotional pieces Toy & cookie prize pack Runner Up (in case 1st Place Spokesdog is unable to fulfill their duties) $50 prize for a local business in the University City / Fitler Square area
www.fsrp.org
www.PoweltonVillage.org
www.SchuylkillBanks.org
Deadlines
For More Information: Call Philadelphia Water Department at 215-685-4945 or Partnership for the Delaware Estuary at 1-800-445-4935, ext. 112
Philly Water’s Best Friend
visit www.phillywatersheds.org/spokesdog
Toy & cookie prize pack
Online Submissions: March 15, 2013 – May 15, 2013 Online Voting for Finalists: May 31, 2013 – July 31, 2013 Awards Ceremonies: September – October 2013 (TBA)
If you would like to know how your dog could be
Printed on recycled paper. Illustration and Design ©2013 Frank McShane
Does Your Dog Have
“Spokesdog” Star Potential?
The Philadelphia Water Department is looking for two eco-friendly dogs who want to help keep Philly’s waterways clean…one in the Fitler Square area and one in University City! Spokesdogs will be chosen to teach bark-park buddies and their caretakers about the importance of picking up pet waste. Each spokesdog will be chosen at a community event and will win $200 worth of prizes from a pet shop in their area. As a part of the campaign, the winning dogs’ images will be used on brochures, advertisements, websites, etc. Winning spokesdogs and their owners will be required to attend at least 3 community events to distribute information on living the eco-friendly dog life. Would you like to know how your dog could be
Philly Water’s Best Friend? For submission information and contest guidelines visit:
w.phillywate ww rsh
What is Your Doggy Doo Doing? When dog waste is left on the ground, rainwater or melting snow eventually breaks it down and washes it into our storm drains. The disease-causing bacteria found in pet waste then flows from the storm drains into our local streams and the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers.
These local waterways are used by rowers, fisherman, and tri-athletes, and they supply drinking water to millions of people. Although the rivers are much cleaner than they have been in the past, every little bit helps (or hurts if dog waste flows into our river)!
pokesdog rg/s s.o ed
Even though dog waste is “natural” it does not fertilize your lawn and can become a health hazard if not picked up. People are less likely to pave over their sidewalks and front yards when confident that dogs are picked up after. Help keep Fitler Square and University City beautiful by scooping up after your dog when walking and even in your own backyard. (Neighbors want to open their windows too!)
Scooter, spokesdog winner for Northern Liberties in 2012
What is it? It is a bag dispenser that attaches to your dog’s leash! We encourage you to clean up after your pet at home, and everywhere else you go with your best canine friend. Refill packages of these biodegradable bags are available at all major pet supply stores.
You can “doo” something to keep your neighborhood clean and water safe by taking the following actions: Pick up after your pet. Flushing pet waste (not the bag) down the toilet is best, because it will be treated at a sewage treatment plant, just like human waste. If flushing your pet’s waste down the toilet is not an option, bag your pet’s waste and put it into a trashcan. Never put pet waste into a storm drain. Encourage your neighbors to use bags or pet waste stations for the collection and disposal of dog waste.
www.PhillyWatersheds.org
Prizes
www.DelawareEstuary.org
1st Place Spokesdogs – “Philly Water’s Best Friend” $200 prize for a local business in the University City / Fitler Square area
Powelton Village Civic Association
Image used in promotional pieces Toy & cookie prize pack Runner Up (in case 1st Place Spokesdog is unable to fulfill their duties) $50 prize for a local business in the University City / Fitler Square area
www.fsrp.org
www.PoweltonVillage.org
www.SchuylkillBanks.org
Deadlines
For More Information: Call Philadelphia Water Department at 215-685-4945 or Partnership for the Delaware Estuary at 1-800-445-4935, ext. 112
Philly Water’s Best Friend
visit www.phillywatersheds.org/spokesdog
Toy & cookie prize pack
Online Submissions: March 15, 2013 – May 15, 2013 Online Voting for Finalists: May 31, 2013 – July 31, 2013 Awards Ceremonies: September – October 2013 (TBA)
If you would like to know how your dog could be
Printed on recycled paper. Illustration and Design ©2013 Frank McShane
Does Your Dog Have
“Spokesdog” Star Potential?
The Philadelphia Water Department is looking for two eco-friendly dogs who want to help keep Philly’s waterways clean…one in the Fitler Square area and one in University City! Spokesdogs will be chosen to teach bark-park buddies and their caretakers about the importance of picking up pet waste. Each spokesdog will be chosen at a community event and will win $200 worth of prizes from a pet shop in their area. As a part of the campaign, the winning dogs’ images will be used on brochures, advertisements, websites, etc. Winning spokesdogs and their owners will be required to attend at least 3 community events to distribute information on living the eco-friendly dog life. Would you like to know how your dog could be
Philly Water’s Best Friend? For submission information and contest guidelines visit:
w.phillywate ww rsh
What is Your Doggy Doo Doing? When dog waste is left on the ground, rainwater or melting snow eventually breaks it down and washes it into our storm drains. The disease-causing bacteria found in pet waste then flows from the storm drains into our local streams and the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers.
These local waterways are used by rowers, fisherman, and tri-athletes, and they supply drinking water to millions of people. Although the rivers are much cleaner than they have been in the past, every little bit helps (or hurts if dog waste flows into our river)!
pokesdog rg/s s.o ed
Even though dog waste is “natural” it does not fertilize your lawn and can become a health hazard if not picked up. People are less likely to pave over their sidewalks and front yards when confident that dogs are picked up after. Help keep Fitler Square and University City beautiful by scooping up after your dog when walking and even in your own backyard. (Neighbors want to open their windows too!)
Scooter, spokesdog winner for Northern Liberties in 2012
What is it? It is a bag dispenser that attaches to your dog’s leash! We encourage you to clean up after your pet at home, and everywhere else you go with your best canine friend. Refill packages of these biodegradable bags are available at all major pet supply stores.
You can “doo” something to keep your neighborhood clean and water safe by taking the following actions: Pick up after your pet. Flushing pet waste (not the bag) down the toilet is best, because it will be treated at a sewage treatment plant, just like human waste. If flushing your pet’s waste down the toilet is not an option, bag your pet’s waste and put it into a trashcan. Never put pet waste into a storm drain. Encourage your neighbors to use bags or pet waste stations for the collection and disposal of dog waste.
