Analysis Of Thomas Disch's A Law Against Dogs

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I agree with the late Thomas Disch’s a Law Against Dogs that these dogs need to be stopped. Its unfair to everyone including pup-owners whom cross their fecal matter. These dilemmas often occur at parks and apartment complexes. Even if the waste damages parks and can bring health issues to us and other animals. Luckily, Canis familiaris lovers have gotten comfortable with their fur babies spreading their retched poo everywhere. Due to the nonchalant attitude towards pet leashing and minimal levies. Making several of us wishing we had dam near no nose like Lord Voldemort.
Canine feces and urine contains immense volumes of nitrogen. Not to mention an estimated single gram of canine waste contain twenty-three million coliform bacteria. However,

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