An Upper East Side dog owner who refuses to clean up after her pet has become the target of a neighborhood shame campaign after allegedly repeatedly leaving waste in public areas.
Why It Matters: The mystery woman’s behavior has frustrated residents in the pooch-friendly area of Yorkville near Carl Schurz Park, prompting vigilante action despite the threat of $250 fines for failing to pick up pet waste, the New York Post reports.
Driving the News: A mystery poster-maker launched a public shaming campaign over the weekend, hanging signs with the dog owner’s photo along a nearly 10-block stretch of East End Avenue from East 79th to East 88th streets, per The Post.
Zoom In: The signs show the woman wearing what appears to be a Chanel bag with an angry expression while walking her medium-size dog, asking “Do you know her? She lets her dog poop on the street and refuses to pick it up.”
What’s New: The pet owner most recently left her dog’s waste in the middle of a crosswalk on Friday in the middle of 84th Street, according to Elvin, a doorman at 90 East End Ave., who witnessed the incident, the New York Post notes.
State of Play: When confronted by another woman who offered her a bag, the owner turned around and yelled “So what! I don’t care! I don’t care!” before walking away, barely reacting to the neighbor who followed her for several blocks, according to the newspaper.
What They’re Saying: The shame campaign has sparked a Reddit thread where neighbors shared their experiences, with one commenting “I’ve seen her, actually. I picked up her dog’s poo because she nonchalantly walked away.”
