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Pooper Troopers on "Doodie" in Ledyard

Pooper Troopers

K-9 Clean Up Service comes to town

Gales Ferry resident Anne Marie Beers stopped by my office today to place an ad in my "I Love Ledyard" newspaper.  I was fascinated by her new business, Pooper Troopers, which was born about 4 months ago. As advertised, Pooper Troopers "takes away what your dog leaves behind".  Anne Marie was a good sport and even laughed when I expressed my concern about what a crappy job she had. I suspect she's heard it a million times and my comment didn't come off as very original. Besides being a fun person, I loved the fact that Anne Marie donates a portion of every fee charged to our local animal shelter.  So if you don't have time or simply don't want to do the deed, give the Pooper Troopers a call at 860-464-2604. 

Fellow bloggers take note:  Please be kind with any comments.  I could only work with the material I was given.

 

41 commentsLinda Davis • June 05 2007 07:43PM

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Linda, it's funny you mentioned this, I saw a a business truck where I live for a a company that did the same thing...I laughed out loud;)
Posted by Laura Monroe- Real Estate Virtual Assistant (Creative Agent Solutions.com (916)343-3823) over 2 years ago
It's a dog eat dog world out there and very cool to see such entrepreneurial spirit at work in Ledyard!  And this is not a crappy post :-)
Posted by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office) over 2 years ago
As a matter of fact, that seems like a really cool idea!  I wish someone in my area had a service like that.  I hate doing the deed.
Posted by Classic Property Management Jonathan Mitchell (Classic Property Management) over 2 years ago
That's great !!
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 2 years ago
I somehow thought Bob would beat me to this post.  Don't know why...
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago
I'm waiting for Bob.  I'm sure he'll show up unless he's "pooped" and headed to bed early.
Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 2 years ago
There certainly is great demand for this type of service.  I am surprise that our septic guys haven't gotten into this lucrative business.  One of my clients was just commenting how she hates to be dressed up in her suit on the way to work and having to carry her doggies' droppings to the garable bin!  Now that is a picture!
Posted by Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services) over 2 years ago

We have this service here in the Hilton Head area.  I really cracked up the first time I read about it in the paper but guess there's a steady supply of , well---you know what!
Posted by Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton (Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC) over 2 years ago
I heard about this type of business about two years ago.  I also heard that it is a very lucrative.
Posted by Richard Parr,Realtor,Real Estate Agent, Elmhurst and DuPage County Real Estate (Prospect Equities, Oakbrook Terrace, IL) over 2 years ago
Is lucrative like fertile, well manured soil? ok no I guess not
Posted by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office) over 2 years ago
Hummmmm.........If you can't do the "Scoop" you shouldn't do the "Poop", or do I have that confused with "if you can't do the time you shouldn't do the crime." :)
Posted by George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT. over 2 years ago
George - I think your comment might be better than the original post.  ROFL  
Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 2 years ago
Nope the blog is much better...........I just have a sick mind........LOL
Posted by George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT. over 2 years ago

Geeze, I just stopped back to see if Bob "caught wind" of this yet.  Hmmm.  Wonder what the scoop is...

:-/

Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago
Chris - I'm really disappointed.  Bob not being here really stinks.
Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 2 years ago
could be the subject is too hot to handle for him. Like, well, you know.
Posted by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office) over 2 years ago

No poop in my backyard ... The Murph just leaves recyled dog food!  - also called 'tootsie rolls'.

 

Posted by Elaine Reese, REALTOR® in central Ohio (Real Living HER, Powell Ohio) over 2 years ago

DoggiesI was in my backyard cleaning poop.  I have two dogs that eat me out of house and home... What goes in comes out twice the size...She could retire at my house.  Sorry late to the party... I have been busy today... seem someone there in AR land has me inspired...creating my community list...

 

 

 

Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago
I wonder what she does with the collections?
Posted by Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate (Majestic Properties) over 2 years ago
Throws them in Elaine Reese's back yard...
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago
I don't know whose idea it was for Bob to actually WORK, but by the time she showed up I was busy cleaning up after my dog.  "Jack" feels the need to puke somewhere in this house before he goes to bed.  I have the same problem as the rest of the dog owners, it's just that the debris comes out the other end.
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago
Puke makes me puke... I'd rather pick up nuggets than wipe up "fresh" food.
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Can we please keep the subject on poop?   Thank you for your consideration.

P.S.  Cute dogs Bob!

Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 2 years ago

LOL, one off topic remark and the **** hits the fan...

Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago
There back on topic...
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago

I'm still laughing.  Some jobs defy description, at least in print.

I had to laugh yesterday when my next door neighbors went out to remove the cow pods from their manicured lawn following a visit from our other neighbor's cows. 

Posted by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate over 2 years ago
Very funny Lenn.  Living in the country has its moments!  I enjoyed your dog/deer blog the other day.  My husband just ran outside 5 minutes ago to scare the deer away from my hosta.  They think it is lettuce.
Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 2 years ago
Thanks Linda.  They're incognito...you know, the world wide web is full of predators...I don't even use their real names on here.
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago
All I have to say is it's the 6th of May and I NEED my Carnac!!!!
Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc over 2 years ago

OK now that I actually read your post I do have one more thing to say. There is a porta potty company in my area and the sides of their trucks read: Are you ready for this?

"You float them we tote them"

This is an absolutely true story!!!!! Best slogan I've ever seen.

Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc over 2 years ago

Bryant - very funny.  LOL

Carnac will return in July.  He took June off because there wasn't much good material.  Fortunately there was a flurry of good (stupid) stuff to add to the list in the past week or so.  I will personally give you a days notice.  How's that for special (and you are) treatment?

Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 2 years ago
The followers of Carnac have officially gotten their panties in a bunch, knickers in a twist, whatever.
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago
Who's wearing underwear? 
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago
Apparently everyone but you. .....Great, now we're off topic again.  This is a crap only conversation, if you please.
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago
I'm still trying to figure the schedule out.  How does she meet up with her clients?  Is she on call?  Do they pre-pay the month or is it per scoop?  Why do I want so many details?  Is my real estate business failing?
Posted by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Prudential Florida Realty) over 2 years ago
Did anybody show this to Marianna? Bet she would pay to have them come out to the Springs.
Posted by Dena Stevens ~ Associate Broker, Realtor,CSP, SFR (Colorado Western Real Estate) over 2 years ago

I think it's hard enough being a REALTOR and getting paid after the service is complete.  I think I'd want paid in advance for dog poo or be on the paid-per-poo plan.  Where's Bob again?

Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 2 years ago

I 'm starting a FLAT FEE pooper scooper company.   I will clean the back yard and put a sign in the front yard For $29.95 a month.   We have other options at an additional price.

Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago
Will she come to New London?  I have one little "friend" with an owner who doesn't believe in cleaning up after FIDO.  I can use her help.
Posted by PHILIP TURNER-MORTGAGE BANKER SINCE 1980 (MCCUE MORTGAGE COMPANY) over 2 years ago

Droopy dog disco style

 

Hey Linda.  you're always using these words, like poop and doodie. i thought i saw a booger on your other one!!  so i figured it was a nice time to use the line "for me to poop on"... as in "what a nice post for me to poop on".  :))  i kid you my dear Linda. i kid.

Here is my entry for a lean mean pooping machine..

he's super cool and international.

right now he's in his bed with all 4 in the air. what a life :)

 

Posted by Nick M -Realtor®-Appraiser in West Palm- South Florida Real Estate Appraiser (Certified Residential Appraiser- West Palm Beach Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Hmmm.  Thats interesting.  Pooper Troopers started in Seattle Wa and is registered at the United States Patent and Trademark office.  Did she purchase a franchise or did she copy what someone else has done?  Since they dont offer franchises I assume that she will be having to change her name soon.  I give her kudos for starting a poop scooping company, but she should probably check www.uspto.gov to see if the name she wants to use is already taken. 

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