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Neighbors push the limits
Dear Annie: I read your col- rect to send out an SOS regard-
umn daily, but this is my first ing this issue, and help is on the
time writing to you. My issue way, in the form of a conver-
is with our adjacent neighbors. sation that you must have with
They have two small dogs. The your neighbors. There is noth-
man picks up the dog waste ing friendly about leaving dog
poop anywhere near
and puts it in a pile at
DEAR
your property, let alone
the edge of our prop-
erty. When they moved
on your property. They
ANNIE
in a year and a half ago,
don’t sound friendly;
I observed that he was
they sound fake. You
dumping his grass clip-
have to tell them that
pings in my yard and
this is unacceptable. If
asked him not to do this.
they refuse to change or
He said he was going to
if they agree to do so and
start a compost pile. But
then continue leaving
Lane
the dog feces are mixed Annie
dog poop on your prop-
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
erty line, you should
in it or piled on the top
tell them that you will
of it, and it’s on the prop-
erty line. I do not think he real- have no choice but to contact
izes that dog feces can contain the police. Let’s hope it doesn’t
bacteria that could be detrimen- come to that. I’d suggest empha-
tal to his two young kids. Not sizing the point you made in
quite sure what to do. They are your letter about how their chil-
friendly, as they wave and speak dren are at risk because of their
when we see them. I am not sure dreadful disposal system.
Dear Annie: I have been
whether this is a vendetta about
our not letting them use our land finding more family and friends
for their use. I want to be a good with pets putting the food bowls
neighbor, but I find this very try- on the kitchen counter to pre-
ing. Why not just throw the dog pare the pets’ meals. Sometimes
feces in the trash like the rest of these meals are served in fam-
ily dishes that are later washed
the world? — Help
Dear Help: You are cor- and put back into the cupboard
for family use. I’ve also noticed
more people playing or touch-
ing pets and then going back
to food prep or eating without
washing their hands. I like ani-
mals but can no longer eat any-
thing at these homes or in dishes
they prepare and bring to gather-
ings. Suggestions? — Disgusted
in Green Bay
Dear Disgusted: Though I
don’t relish the idea of eating
from the doggy dish, either, I ini-
tially thought you were being a
little extreme. Then I looked into
it more and found you’re correct
to be so cautious.
According to veterinarian
Marty Becker, “bacteria such
as MRSA (methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus) and lep-
tospira, as well as some internal
parasites, can be spread between
pets and people. Kitchen hygiene
can help keep the microscopic
bugs at bay — and is especially
important if you and your pets
live with young children, seniors
or people with compromised
immune systems.” Tell these
people this information in the
least judgmental tone possible;
share it as if it’s new information
that you just discovered, too.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re not very
worried about whether people like you or
not, and the others can sense this. It’s an
admirable quality that will attract interesting
characters to you today.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You won’t
have to work at being confident. Confidence
is the natural benefit of knowing you did
the correct thing and the best job you could
possibly do. Right is might.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s not really
about giving of yourself until it hurts today;
rather, you’ll do more good by giving the
right thing in the right amount, which is to
say the amount that others can best handle.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There
are reasons you’re feeling rather private
about your struggles, but weigh them
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are going through, which include advice,
solutions and help from all sides.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You like being
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will be plenty of laughter in your realm
today, and this helps everyone relax.
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pave the way for an easy day.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Because you’ve
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more. Go carefully, taking on only what
you need, and you’ll avoid the kind of dead
weight that could only slow you down.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve already
solved problems that were bigger than the
sort you’ll encounter today. So take stock
of where you’ve been. Remember what
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know where
you want to go and approximately where it
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necessarily mean that you know how to get
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THATABABY
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LOLA
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SIX CHIX
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MUTTS
NON SEQUITUR
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ROSE IS ROSE
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re in
a rebellious mood and will feel strangely
restless until you do something to, as the
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should know that your behavior will be
extremely attractive to a Leo.
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discipline you need to reach a personal
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perhaps not tomorrow. So take time to set
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ural popularity surge you’ll get today. Peo-
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and professionally.
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travel and saying yes to new experiences.
Aquarius and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky
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