| What does
Poop Scoopers Boise doo?
Poop Scoopers Boise is a full service pet company.
We POOP-SCOOP [cleans
up dog waste from customers' yards,
dog pens, etc.], and removes it from
the premises—we bring our own trash
bags, and we take them away with us
when we leave.
Poop Scoopers Boise also offers a
cat litter box program, so cat owners have
someone else to do their dirty work.
Contact us for this extra service.
Do I need to unlock my gate on the day that
Poop Scoopers Boise is expected?
Yes. Poop
Scoopers Boise workers are not permitted to
climb or jump over fences. If your
gate must be locked, we strongly
recommend that you use a combination
lock.
Poop Scoopers Boise
will be happy to
lend
you one.
How often does your staff come out to service
my yard?
Most people with 1 to 2 dogs prefer service once
a week. Sometimes we suggest more frequent service if there are
more than 3 dogs or a small yard - either way it's up to your
best friend. In most neighborhoods we offer twice-a-week
service. The Center for Disease Control recommends Dog
waste be cleaned up
"weekly".
Is there an extra charge for first time
service?
For yards that have not been cleaned on a
regular (weekly) basis, we recommend a verbal or on-site
estimate to determine the cost of the initial clean-up. For
those who stop cleaning your toilet during the winter months,
you'll need to ask for the "Spring clean-up". Please call us for
more information and rates.
Can my dog stay in the yard while your
working?
In most cases, yes. We get along with most of
you, however there are some cases when you don't let us in (just
doing your job). We always ask if your socialized and try to
meet you whenever possible. If you're not good with strangers
then we'll ask your human to keep you inside while we're
visiting. We don't want to take unnecessary risks with you or
our employees. If you are in the yard, lucky you...our staff
loves to take a few extra minutes to play.
How do I pay
Poop Scoopers Boise?
We will mail out an invoice at the end
of each month, after the work is
done. If you prefer another payment
schedule, contact us at
208-703-6390.
There is a $10.00 late fee for
accounts after the 10th of the month,
Bounced checks $25.00 fee
For your
convenience, through PayPal, Poop
Scoopers Boise
accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express
credit cards as well as your personal check or money order. If
you would like to charge each month's invoice in advance, please
contact us @208-703-6390. Please make checks payable to Vince.
Click here for payments
Is it possible to get one-time-only service?
Sure! One-time-only or short-term
service may be easily arranged most
times of the year. Due to high
demand in the spring, this service
may be temporarily unavailable.
Contact us about this service.
Will
Poop Scoopers Boise clean my yard
through the winter?
Yes. Dogs keep making their messes
all year long, so
Poop Scoopers Boise
continues to clean up and remove dog waste through out winter.
If you like, you may put service on hold for the cold months,
although there may be a startup service charge
for the first cleanup the following
spring.
What happens when it snows or rains?
Poop Scoopers Boise works in most weather, but
heavy snow or extreme cold can stop
us. If there is more than half an
inch of snow, we will postpone
service for a day or two, until the
snow melts away. If snow stays on
the ground for more than a few days
and no new snow covers it, we will
do regular cleanups to prevent
excessive accumulation on the
following business day.
Poop Scoopers Boise
Will usually work in the rain. A very heavy rainfall may
slow may us down. Your pick up day will resume ASAP.
What about holidays?
Poop Scoopers Boise
Does not work the following days:
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New Years Day
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Labor Day
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2)
Memorial Day
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5)
Thanksgiving Day
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3)
Independence Day
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6)
Christmas Day
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See the work schedule in the
blog located elsewhere in this
site. Service returns to your regular day the following week.
How much does
Poop Scoopers Boise service's
cost?
Cost is dependent upon how many dogs
you have and how often we clean,
service area size and so on. The
base price, for a weekly cleaning,
it's about $14.50 per
week for 1 - 2 dog's plus $4.50 per week
for each additional dog.
We also have a one-time service for
$49.95 + tax which covers 90 min's of
cleaning Check Our
Rates
Three times a week service is available in most areas.
Poop Scoopers Boise offers a
10% discount for Seniors (age 62 and older) and
the blind with trained assistance dogs.
What is toxocariasis?
Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal
to human) infection caused by the
parasitic roundworms commonly found
in the intestine of dogs (Toxocara
canis) and cats (T. cati).
In the
United States,
an estimated 10,000 cases of
Toxocara infections occur yearly
in humans.
What are the symptoms of toxocariasis?
There are two major forms of
toxocariasis:
1) Ocular
larva migrans (OLM):
Toxocara
infections can cause OLM, an eye disease that can cause
blindness. OLM occurs when a microscopic worm enters the eye; it
may cause inflammation and formation of a scar on the retina.
Each year more than 700 people infected with Toxocara
experience permanent partial loss of vision.
2)
Visceral larva migrans (VLM):
Heavier,
or repeated Toxocara infections, while rare, can cause
VLM, a disease that causes swelling of the body’s organs or
central nervous system. Symptoms of VLM, which are caused by the
movement of the worms through the body, include fever, coughing,
asthma, or pneumonia.
How serious is infection with Toxocara?
In most cases, Toxocara
infections are not serious, and many
people, especially adults infected
by a small number of larvae
(immature worms), may not notice any
symptoms. The most severe cases are
rare, but are more likely to occur
in young children, who often play in
dirt, or eat dirt (pica)
contaminated by dog or cat stool.
How is toxocariasis spread?
The most common Toxocara
parasite of concern to humans is
T. canis, which puppies usually
contract from the mother before
birth or from her milk. The larvae
mature rapidly in the puppy’s
intestines; when the pup is 3 or 4
weeks old, they begin to produce
large numbers of eggs that
contaminate the environment through
the animal’s stool. The eggs soon
develop into infective larvae.
How can I get toxocariasis?
You or your children can become
infected after accidentally
ingesting (swallowing) infective
Toxocara eggs from larvae in
soil or other contaminated surfaces.
What should I do if I think I have
toxocariasis?
See your health care provider to
discuss the possibility of infection
and, if necessary, to be examined. A
blood test is available for
diagnosis. |