The city of Richland has provided its residents and others beautiful paths all around our town. These paths are enjoyable to all -- walkers, runners, bikers and pet owners.

It is with sorrow that I must remind many of you to please pick up after your pets. Show respect for your pet, yourself and others by picking up the poop. It is disgraceful to find these paths littered with poop.

I am a Richland resident and pet owner who carries poop bags and enjoys our paths.

JUDITH L. SMITH

Richland