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Morro Bay Mutt Mitt Program
Donations
Needed to Continue Morro Bay Mutt Mitt Program
This program was
begun in 2000 by Sandra Beebe. Now there are 31 Mutt Mitt boxes in
and around Morro Bay. Two more dispensers have been put up by
private individuals at Cuesta by the Sea and Mutt Mitts are supplied
to them at times. Funding at present comes from NEP grants, an award
from the County Water Board, Rotary Club of
Morro Bay, Spencers’ Fresh Market, Morro Bay Power Plant, and private individuals.
This has been a
community effort. Contributing their efforts have been Mary Leizear,
Diane Moore, Bill Woodson, Heidi and Mike Baird, Ron Johnson,
Barbara Engel, and Marty Smith. Curt Beebe has installed all
the
dispensers and repairs them when needed. Goofy Graphics in Morro Bay
has been very supportive of this effort and made all the signs
needed to be added to the dispensers.
The program not
only has been successful in reducing the amount of feces that ends
up in our Estuary, but the visibility of the program has raised
awareness for dog owners to behave responsibly by removing their
pet’s waste. Although many dog owners carry their own bags (grocery
plastic bags, newspaper plastic bags, etc.) the fact that the Mutt
Mitts are there and convenient encourages others to follow suit and
pickup what their pets leave behind.
Unfortunately,
both the City of Morro Bay and the State are under budgetary
restraints at the present time and cannot contribute to this program
that they strongly endorse. We are seeking out businesses,
organizations, and individuals that would be willing to contribute
$500 to support one dispenser for approximately one year.
Acknowledgement that they were doing this would be placed on each
of the dispensers. Individual contributions of any amount are also
gratefully accepted.
Contributions
may be sent directly to me, Sandra Beebe. Make the checks out to
The Bay Foundation for a tax deduction. Be sure to note “mutt
mitts” on the front of the check. The Bay Foundation is a
501(c)(3).
For information about
the Morro Bay, CA "Mutt Mitt" Program, contact Sandra Beebe, email
dargi@charter.net or phone
805 772-6013.
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