Remember the great Burns Park goose problem? A plan was afoot to gun down the flock pestering Burns Park users and fouling the grounds, Animal lovers honked with abandon. The hunt was canceled. A dog was brought in on contract to put the geese to flight, along with some other control measures.

The geese have returned. And with them, their leavings.

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North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith is taking action. The city has acquired a new dog to rout the geese from the park. He’s scheduled a meet-and-greet.

Tomorrow, Mayor Joe Smith will introduce Shep, a two year old, Catahoula – Blue Heeler mix, that will help our parks department control the Canada Geese population. The acquisition of the dog is a continuing effort by our Parks Department to maintain a natural, healthy park for residents and visitors.

“I can’t wait for our community to meet our newest employee,” said Mayor Smith. “Shep is a great addition to our geese control program and he’s eager to get to work.”

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