DNA testing has been implemented to prevent dog fouling in an apartment in New Jersey. If the dirt has a DNA match, the owner will be fined $250 to $1,000.
PaIf stray animals pollute public places, the owners will have to clean them. To strictly enforce this rule, the officials of ‘Hudson Harbor’ apartment in New Jersey have come up with a method of DNA testing. This news reported by New York Post is now widely discussed on social media.
taking saliva and storing it in a data bank
Apartment dog owners will have to pay $200 (about Rs 16,500) to get their dog’s saliva tested and its DNA information registered in the database. If dog poop is found around the apartment, it will be immediately sent to a lab called ‘PooPrints’ in Tennessee. If there is a DNA match and the owner is identified, a fine of $250 (approximately Rs 21,000) will be imposed for the first time. If the mistake is repeated, the fine can increase up to $1,000 (about Rs 83,000).
‘Poop Police’
This action of the officers has been named ‘Poop Police’ by some dog owners. Angelina Budija, a flat owner, says there are already a lot of rules in apartments and this new step is excessive. “Often we take the dogs out in the dark, so it can be difficult to find dirt. It’s a bit cruel,” he explained.
‘espionage’ work
Although some flat owners have come out against the DNA test by apartment authorities, according to reports, most residents are welcoming the decision as they give priority to cleanliness. He says that stepping on dog feces in public places is a big problem. Christina Ortiz, the property manager responsible for collecting dog waste and sending it to the lab, claimed that this technique is very effective. He compared his work to that of a ‘spy’. The management believes that there is no other way than this plan to keep the premises clean.