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Monthly Newsletter

VOL. 4, ISSUE 7

Pet Waste... What's the big deal??

Dealing with pet waste is one of those topics that every pet owner must deal with but no one likes to talk about. The fact is that the majority of community and neighborhood pet problems result from the inappropriate handling of pet waste. In addition, pet waste is the greatest source of potential health risk for your pet and your family. This article will highlight the five most important reasons to properly dispose of pet waste and will also give you some tips and products to make this chore easier.

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Disease Control 

There are several very common diseases that can be transmitted to dogs, cats and people through feces. These include Giardia, roundworms, hookworms, Salmonella, and E.coli.  Did you know a heavily infected puppy can pass over a million roundworm eggs everyday?  In addition, your dog can spread or contract parvovirus or coronavirus through infected feces.  All of these diseases are very serious and common and every effort should be made by pet owners to keep their pets and family away from potentially infected feces.  One of the easiest ways to do this is to install an in-ground stool digester like the Doggie Dooley. These digesters work like mini septic systems, safely breaking down feces and then allowing the residue to harmlessly sink into the surrounding soil.  These handy little gadgets are one of the best ways to deal with dog or cat waste.

Make your Yard more Useable

Nobody likes to walk through a yard that is hiding "doggie land mines."  If you and your children are afraid to use your yard because of the dog, then you are wasting one of your biggest time and financial investments.  In addition, the pets will get less interactive exercise and suffer as well.  Once or twice a day 'scooping' off your yard with a shovel or scooper pan will only take a couple of minutes and make it a place where everyone enjoys spending time.

Fly Control 

Flies will consume and lay eggs in feces.  These same flies will then come into your house and then spread disease as they pause on your counter and food.  Need we say more about keeping feces cleaned up to prevent this cycle?

Responsible Pet Ownership 

Your responsibility to clean up after your pet doesn't end when your dog leaves your yard.  There are probably fewer things that aggravate neighbors more than a dog that 'goes' in their yard.  Pet owners need to clean up after their pet every time they go to the bathroom.  Period.  No exceptions.  If you are walking in the woods and your dog goes, then bury it.  If you are in a park or neighborhood, pick it up with a plastic bag or a Dispoz-a-Scoop.  If you don't have a yard, then walk your dog on a leash or get an electronic fence.  Don't make your responsibility somebody else's problem.

Preventing Stool Eating 

While most dog owners think this doesn't apply to them or their dog, the shocking truth is that most dogs will engage in this unsavory practice at some point in their life.  Dogs evolved as carnivore/scavengers and feces were considered fair game in lean times.  To prevent this occasional indiscretion from becoming a life-long habit, clean up feces as soon as possible, especially in young dogs where the problem is most prevalent.  At the first sign of this bad habit consider adding an oral product like Dis-Taste to your dog's food to decrease the palatability of the stools.

Article by:  Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

Monthly Council Meeting

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session and Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 6:30 pm in City Hall Council Chambers, located at 101 S. Main Street, Joshua, TX, 76058.​​
This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meetings Laws of the State of Texas. The agenda will be posted at City Hall per state law on or before 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2019. Copies of the agenda and meeting packet will be available on the City’s website by Friday, May 10, 2019. Anyone who would like a hard copy of either of these may contact City Secretary Lisa Cabrera at (817) 558-7447 during normal business hours.
Other Monthly Meetings

May 6, 2019           Planning & Zoning Commission
May 9, 2019           Zoning Board of Adjustment
May 13, 2019          Type A Economic Development 
May 13, 2019          Type B Economic Development & Parks Board


** Please check to the website for the agenda's for the above meetings.  The dates are normal meeting days, should there be a need to meet.**

City Offices will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019

Car Seat Inspections

4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly.  Is YOUR child's car seat safe?? 

Get your car seat checked at the Joshua Fire Department the 1st Wednesday of every month! 

Please call (682) 885-2634 to schedule your fee appointment.

Municipal Elections

The Municipal Elections for 2019 will be held on May 4, 2019.

The City of Joshua will have three (3) seats up for election in 2019 and the candidates are:

Mayor
Joe M. Hollarn
Kenny Robinson

Place 1
Rick DePriest
Brent Gibson
John Mauldin

Place 3
James Johnson
Glen Walden
Angela Nichols


Should you have any questions, please call the City Secretary's Office at (817) 558-7447.

The canvas of the Election will either take place on May the 9th or May the 13th, depending on the need for a Run-off Election.


 

Pet of the Month

CAIN

Cain is a 3 month old mail lab mix. He came into the shelter as a stray. He is a sweet and playful puppy and he gets along great with other dogs and loves attention.

Should you wish to adopt Cain, please contact the Animal Control Department at (817) 558-7447 or stop by their offices at 100 Santa Fe.

 

Employee Spotlight

Tony Buchanan
Police Detective

Tony has been with the City of Joshua for three (3) years.  Prior to coming to Joshua, Tony was with the Dallas Police Department for six (6) years.

Tony has been married for 16 years and enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife, his four (4) children ages 21, 16, 13 and 8, and his 1 year old granddaughter.


 
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