Why Are Twin Falls Pet Owners Doing This to City Sidewalks?

Have You Noticed This Happening Around Twin Falls?

I’ve noticed something odd happening over the last couple of weeks in my neighborhood, and I’m curious if you’ve seen it too.

At first, I thought it was just a one-time thing. Someone had left a bag of dog poop on the sidewalk next to my mailbox. I assumed the pet owner bagged it after their dog did its business in my yard, intending to pick it up on the way back.

There's a Noticeable Trend Here

But when I left for work the next morning, the bag was still there. No harm, really—the hard part was done, and I just carried it 15 feet to the trash can. I didn’t think much more of it.

That is, until it happened again. A few days later, I spotted another poop bag a few houses down. And just like before, it stayed there for at least a day. Then, a third time—another bag, in front of a different house. Three times in a week felt like more than a coincidence.

Why Bag It and Leave It?

It got me wondering: What’s going on here? Sure, anyone could forget to pick up the bag once, or maybe they had some kind of emergency to deal with. But three times in a week? That seems excessive.

What baffles me is this: Why go to the trouble of bagging it and then leave it behind? If they’re not going to pick it up, why not just leave the mess in the yard in the first place?

A Quick Reminder on City Ordinances

While we’re talking about it, this might be a good time for a refresher. Littering is against city code, and not picking up after your dog is considered a public nuisance. If you’re curious, you can read the full city ordinance here:

City of Twin Falls Ordinance

Have You Seen This in Your Neighborhood?

I’m stumped, so I thought I’d ask—have you noticed this strange trend of unclaimed dog poop bags on the sidewalks? Let me know if you’ve seen the same thing in your part of town.