Landlords use dog-poop DNA tests to track down owners

Landlords use dog-poop DNA tests to track down owners: "I recently did the whole mixed-breed dog DNA testing shebang on Alice, using three of the most popular tests available: Wisdom Panel, BioPet and Canine Heritage. And while her results were, um...mixed, it was definitely a fun and interesting process. (More on this experience in a post next week.)

Like me, most people test their mixed-breed dogs simply out of curiosity. Many mutts come from shelters and rescue groups where, although workers and volunteers do their best, a lot of background information isn't often available at the time of adoption. DNA tests can often shed light on our dog's ancestors, and thus, provide insight into behavioral traits, nutritional and exercise needs and potential health issues.

But now, some fed up landlords and property managers are using DNA tests to link dogs — and by association, their people — to 'unclaimed' poop in the neighborhood.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ..."