Pasco County waterways, stray dogs, GoPasco, drainage
What the county recorded
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The source document
The county’s agenda for Planning Commission, Aug 8, 2024
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The county’s minutes for Planning Commission, Aug 8, 2024
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What was said
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Pasco County waterways and wildlife depend on you to keep them healthy. Excess fertilizer, grass clippings, trash, oils, and pet waste wash into gutters and storm drains when it rains. Stormwater carries these pollutants directly into our lakes and rivers, creating an unhealthy environment for fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic animals. Storm drains are meant for clean rainwater. Most other discharges are illegal. If you suspect an illicit discharge, please contact Pasco County Department of Public Works at seven two seven eight three four three six one one.
Oftentimes when you find a loose or a lost dog, they're not abandoned. They're close to their home. Almost 80% of stray dogs live within a mile of where they were found.
Did you know the best thing you can do for a dog that's lost or stray like this one is to keep it in the area in which it was found. Only 25 to 30% of stray dogs that come to the shelter actually get returned to its owner. And there's so much you can do to get little ones like this home. You can connect with your neighbors via social media, hang up posters in your neighborhood with the dog's picture, or even check door to door.
If you haven't found the owner right away, don't worry, it might take a couple days. Some dogs have identification on them like licenses, tags, collars, or even microchip implants. You can check at your local veterinary clinic or pet store where the dog can get scanned for the owner's information. You can help get friendly, healthy, stray dogs back to their homes by following these few simple tools. And remember, always report aggressive, sick, or injured animals to animal services right away.
They serve, as I did, to fight for our freedoms. We here at GoPasco want to return the favor by serving you. GoPasco offers all active duty military and veterans unlimited free rides on our fixed-route buses. When you step on the bus, just show the driver one of these forms: Military ID card, DD Form 2, Valid VA card, V on your driver's license, or GoPasco Veteran ID. Go Pasco, where veterans ride free.
Here in Florida, we're no stranger to rain, and Pasco County Public Works wants to show you how we're working to improve drainage along your roads. Our crews work hard to keep your roads in great shape, and you'll notice after a heavy rain, we often see ponding or standing water on the road that doesn't easily drain away.