With encouragement from Vision 2020 Civic Pride Committee, Joe Zuniga, from the city of Fillmore has installed 5 Mutt Mitt boxes at locations on the bike path and local parks. These boxes contain biodegradable plastic mitts that fit over the hand, allowing dog owners to pick up after their pet, turn the mitt inside out, tie it and deposit it in a trash receptacle. The Mutt Mitt box is printed with picture directions on use of the mitt.

These mitts are used in almost every city in Ventura County and all citizens are encouraged to use them. Many people carry their own bags, recycling newspaper sleeves or grocery bags and all pet supply stores have bag holding units that attach to the leash or dog’s collar. The Mutt Mitt makes it easy!

Responsible and informed pet owners know that picking up their pet’s waste is not only courteous, avoids dirty shoes, angry neighbors and unsightly walkways, but it is an environmentally sound practice to keep pet excrement out of storm drains and stream beds. It is a state mandated requirement to improve water quality.

The boxes are located on the bike path at Central St., A St., C St., and there are two at Shiell’s Park and another at Delores Day Park. Our parks and walkways will be more pleasant for sport’s players and everyone, if the Mutt Mitts are put to good use in our community!