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Leaving water bowls for wildlife not the best idea
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· October 8, 2026
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Dear Heloise: I don't know where you live, but it's a violation of municipal law in many counties and recommended public-safety policies to leave out "safe drinking water" for wildlife. This is harmful for many reasons. For example, it breeds…
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Key points Dear Heloise: I don't know where you live, but it's a violation of municipal law in many counties and recommended public-safety policies to leave out "safe drinking water" for wildlife. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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