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Naples' Dog DNA Database Tracks Owners Who Don’t Clean Up After Their Pets

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Naples is known for its crime and mafia ties, but the city also has another issue plaguing residents: dog poop. Now, the city is taking a stance on the problem. , pet dogs' DNA will be entered into a city-wide registry. Samples from piles of poo left on the street will then be entered into the&nbsp;database&nbsp;and be used to identify the irresponsible owner&nbsp;behind the mess. The&nbsp;city will fine culprits&nbsp;around $685, the Times reports.&nbsp;Naples, however, is not the first to do take extreme measures to counter canine waste in public spaces. Here's the Times:&nbsp;Cities have tried everything from the postal service (a Spanish mayor mailed the stuff back to dog owners) to shaming (some cities have publicized the names of offending owners) to bribery (some parks in Mexico City offered free Wi-Fi in exchange for bags of waste).In the U.S., have been faster to adopt these ideas than cities themselves. A condo development in Massachusetts implemented DNA testing and so far has seen a steep drop in offending dogs, with just one owner being charged the $150 fine after genetic testing confirmed their dog's doo-doo was left on the lawn, &nbsp;A using the same technology is even more serious about its&nbsp;fines—$250—while a charges up to $1,000 for third-time offenders. &nbsp;Like this article? for our newsletterTagsPlease enable JavaScript to view theCurrent Issue |

Naples is known for its crime and mafia ties, but the city also has another issue plaguing residents: dog poop. Now, the city is taking a stance on the problem. , pet dogs' DNA will be entered into a city-wide registry. Samples from piles of poo left on the street will then be entered into the&nbsp;database&nbsp;and be used to identify the irresponsible owner&nbsp;behind the mess. The&nbsp;city will fine culprits&nbsp;around $685, the Times reports.&nbsp;Naples, however, is not the first to do take extreme measures to counter canine waste in public spaces. Here's the Times:&nbsp;Cities have...

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