# Anti-Dog Poop Posters Jay Shells Encourages New Yorkers to Pick Up After Their Pets By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jay-shells References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/street-artist-posts-anti-dog-poop-posters-around-new-york-city/) & [jayshells](http://jayshells.com/) Jay Shells is a New York City artist who recently asked citizens of the city to pick up after their pets with this creative poster. The poster features a dog pooping and even offers onlookers [biodegradable bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-poop-bags) for handling the waste. Jay Shells is the artist behind the [Subway Etiquette project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-the-frank-line), a series of pamphlets with instructions on how to behave on the city's subways. Jay Shells’ anti-dog poop are a great example of how one person can use art to rally for change. This is change we can believe in, people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art for Activism:** The use of art and creative messaging as a means of advocating for social change by inspiring action. - **Environmental Awareness Campaigns:** Creative campaigns and initiatives focused on raising awareness and inspiring action around environmental issues. - **Community-led Behavior Change:** Engaging members of a community in efforts to change behavior and promote responsible actions and behaviors. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists, designers and other creative professionals to leverage their skills and talents to create change. - **Environmental Organizations:** Organizations focused on environmental conservation, sustainability, and advocacy. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunities for businesses and brands to create messaging and campaigns aimed at promoting responsible actions and behaviors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop.md) - [Pop-Up Pet Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamph-posts.md) - [Pet Waste Bag Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-poop-bag-cards.md) - [Waste-Activated Digital Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lit-by-sht.md) - [Tropical-Scented Dog Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-lotus-scented-poop-bags.md) - [Ocean Purity Petitons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dirty-protest.md) - [Urban Pet Hydration Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalashay.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md)