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Brazoria, Harris and Fort Bend counties · Greater Houston

Pooper Scooper Service in Pearland, Texas

Pearland's animal code (Sec. 6-13) says pet waste can't be left to build up into a nuisance, even in your own backyard. We scoop Pearland yards from Shadow Creek Ranch to Green Tee Terrace, weekly or every other week.

Margaret and Sam in Trusty Tail caps beside the Pearland, Texas sign

Your Pearland pooper scooper

Dog poop removal in Pearland.

Pearland began as a siding switch on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway in 1882, and in 1893 it took its name from the pear trees that grew all over the area. The city has since spread from Brazoria County into Harris and Fort Bend counties, and most Pearland homes have a 77581 or 77584 ZIP code.

Pearland is known for its master-planned communities and well-kept lawns. Between the drive on Highway 288 and keeping up with neighborhood standards, scooping the backyard is the chore most Pearland dog owners would gladly hand off. Our Pearland neighborhoods run from Shadow Creek Ranch on the west side to Silverlake, Southwyck, Massey Oaks and Green Tee Terrace.

Once the yard is handled, the city has good places to take a dog: two fenced dog parks, the pond trails at the John Hargrove Environmental Complex and the paved paths of the Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail. Every one of them asks owners to pick up, and so does the city code, with fines of up to $2,000.

Pearland neighborhoods we serve

  • Green Tee Terrace
  • Massey Oaks
  • Shadow Creek Ranch
  • Silverlake
  • Southern Trails
  • Southlake
  • Southwyck
  • Sunrise Lakes
  • The Lakes at Highland Glen

Out and about

Where Pearland dogs play.

Parks, trails and dog areas in and around town, from the official pages.

  • Independence Dog Park

    3449 Pearland Pkwy., Pearland, TX 77581

    One of the city's two dog parks, open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It's an off-leash area for licensed, vaccinated dogs, with a limit of 3 dogs per person, and owners clean up after their dogs.

  • Southdown Dog Park

    2150 Countryplace Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584

    The city's second dog park, on the south side, under the same dog park rules.

  • John Hargrove Environmental Complex trails

    5750 Magnolia Road, Pearland, TX 77584

    About 87 acres with almost two miles of trails around two ponds, open dawn to dusk. Dogs stay on a leash, and owners pick up promptly.

  • Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail

    1801 Kingsley Drive, Pearland, TX 77584

    A nature park of about 42 acres with paved trails and an elevated observation platform, open dawn to dusk. Leashes on, waste picked up.

Good neighbors

Pearland's dog rules.

Why it matters here

Clear Creek runs along Pearland, and the city's Clear Creek Trail Master Plan lays out a 21-mile trail beside it, from FM 521 on the west side to Dixie Farm Road on the east. TCEQ lists Pearland in the Clear Creek watershed, which doesn't meet the state's standards for swimming and wading because of high fecal bacteria levels. H-GAC's watershed protection plan names pet waste as the major contributor and asks residents to pick up after their pets. At the John Hargrove Environmental Complex, floating wetlands help filter pollutants on their way to and from Mary's Creek.

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Also on our list in Brazoria County: Brookside Village, Iowa Colony, Manvel.

A little local history

Pearland, then and now.

  1. 1882

    The community became a siding switch on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.

  2. 1893

    A post office opened under the name Mark Belt, and that November the name changed to Pearland because of the area's many pear trees.

  3. 1894

    William Zychlinski platted the original town site, naming streets such as Walnut, Pear, Broadway and Orange.

  4. 1959

    Pearland incorporated as a city, and by 1960 it had a mayor, a city council and a city marshal.

  5. 1990

    Pearland had grown to 18,697 residents and had expanded into Harris County.

Around town

Things to do in Pearland.

  • Delores Fenwick Nature Center

    A free nature center with live native animals, a touch table and almost 2 miles of pond-side walking trails, open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Independence Park

    A community park with an amphitheater, a covered stage, a playground, a pavilion and open space, next door to the dog park.

  • The Hargrove rookery

    Each spring and summer, the pond islands at the John Hargrove Environmental Complex host a nesting colony of 600 or more pairs of herons, egrets and Roseate Spoonbills.

Reviews

What our clients say.

5.0 rating · 44 reviews(opens our listing in a new tab)
  • “recommend” × 23
  • “professional” × 11
  • “reliable” × 11
  • “communication” × 8
  • “treats” × 5
  • dtm M.

    “I love how much this helps me out. I am very lucky to have found Trusty Tail. I have some physical disabilities that hinder my ability to take care of my yard appropriately. These guys have made my life exponentially easies.”

  • Thanks for the five stars, from Casper and Ave!

    Brandy A.

    “Very communicative on when they would arrive and did a wonderful job in cleaning up the yard”

  • Arnold M.

    “Trusty Tail has taken real good care of me. I have noticed a huge difference in the smell while being in the backyard. 2 large dogs can really poop a lot. I use them weekly with a bi-weekly sanitization. I can walk and play outside with them without worrying too much about the land mines my dogs leave. Highly recommended. PS. They leave goodies for my dogs from time to time.”

  • Stephen W.

    “My yard always looks great because of Trusty Tail and my family and dogs are grateful for their needs. They carefully lock the gate every time they service the yard.”

    Jose F.

    “Great job very detailed”

  • David B.

    “Trusty Tail has been amazing! They are always responsible, reliable, and super friendly. They do a great job every time, and they’ve even brought little gifts for my dogs, which was such a nice touch. My dogs approve, and so do I! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet waste removal service.”

  • John F.

    “Wonderful Service.”

    Kydise A.

    “Been with Trusty Tail for about 6 months or so and they are the greatest! Through cleaning every visit and they even leave treats for my fur babies! 10 out of 10 would recommend!”

  • L A.

    “We've been so happy with Trusty Tails Pet Waste Removal! Booking is easy, and they always give us a heads-up before they come. They send photos after each visit so we know the job's done. They're friendly, professional, and efficient every time, and they seem like a really sweet couple. The price is fair for the great work they do. Highly recommend!”

  • Patsy J.

    “Highly recommend Trusty Tail Waste Removal! Reliable and get the job done swiftly! Their customer service, communication, and professionalism are outstanding!”

    debra C.

    “Sam is dedicated to make all his clients happy.”

  • Patricia A.

    “Sam is awesome!!! I have an 80 pound standard poodle Mr. Teddy and 70 pound labradoodle Lucy. We were displaced from our home and have been in Houston Air BnB. Got the notice my home is ready to move into Wednesday. Contacted Sam and he cleaned our yard on short notice and did a great job!!! Highly recommend.”

  • Tracey B.

    “Upon meeting Sam for the first time, I found him to be pleasant and accommodating. He surprised me by presenting me with an unexpected gift for Bear, a toy that Bear continues to play with today. After cleaning the yard, I noticed Sam tying the bag containing the boogies. Since I only have weekly garbage services, I asked if he would take those with him, as I was concerned that the garbage can would become extremely smelly. Without hesitation, Sam agreed.”

  • Jay M.

    “Great customer service! Always punctual and reliable I strongly recommend!!”

    Mark F.

    “I would definitely recommend Trusty Tail. They are Professional, and reliable. They deliver Great customer service and are a pleasure to work with. They not only scoop they sanitize too.”

  • Cynthia S.

    “I highly recommend their service for keeping your yard clean and poop free. They are professional, reliable, and always take the time to provide helpful information. Their attention to detail and excellent customer service make the whole experience easy and stress free.”

  • Highkey S.

    “It was fast and undisturbed cleaning I ever inquired. Would I do it again yes. Though I’m only a low income mom, I can’t afford it but it definitely worth its price for its service”

    Cody S.

    “Great company that does a thorough job! Highly recommend!”

  • Sarah D.

    “We had an amazing experience with Sam and Trusty Tail pet waste! They were great about communicating arrival times, and were super quick and efficient with their service. We would recommend them to anyone! Please support a local business, you won’t regret it! :)”

  • Nicole W.

    “They were so friendly and fast! And did a great job!”

    Angie G.

    “They were easy to schedule with, I was one of the lucky 100 yards promo, i appreciate the text that let me know the ETA And the text letting me know when they were done along with the picture of the locked gate.”

  • Esha H.

    “Trusty Tail did an amazing job! They were on time, reasonably priced, and did great work. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and I really appreciated the updates letting me know when everything was completed and the gate was locked. The little treats they left were such a thoughtful touch, and my dogs absolutely loved them! I’m very happy with the service and will definitely continue using and recommending them.”

  • Katie G.

    “Awesome local, veteran owned business! Sam and Margaret are super kind and do a great job! I wasn’t even sure if a pooper scooper service existed but after a quick google search I found trusty tail. Our yard is so clean and we actually want to spend time out there now! Highly recommend :)”

  • Diana C.

    “Great price, great communication. Their service and cleaning is Awesome. I truly recommend Trusty Tail! Thank you for your service.”

    Daisy G.

    “Very professional and punctual. I really appreciate the communication notice before arrival and post service ensuring gate lock. Highly recommend”

  • Aaron C.

    “We’ve been using trusty tail pet waste removal for a few weeks now and couldn’t be happier! They provide amazing service are always on time, they communicate arrival time and always answer any and all questions we may have. 10/10 recommend ⭐️ they even brought our two boys some goodie bags to welcome us 🐾🐶🐶 we love supporting veteran owned businesses as a family of veterans and they are one the best with the best prices on the market!”

  • Carla B.

    “Very friendly and efficient, my dogs appreciate you for taking care of their yard and thank you for the dog gift bag”

    Mark F.

    “I would recommend their service, they are professional, courteous, reliable, and customer focused. Great experience.”

  • P W.

    “This is a new business and they are great! Awesome communication and they keep you posted on their ETA and send you pictures of your closed (locked) gate when they leave. Very responsive to questions and suggestions! Very pleased with their service.”

  • Julie F.

    “I am so thankful Trusty Tail’s makes my backyard a fun, waste free environment, for me and my granddaughter!!!”

    Kimberly F.

    “I would recommend their service. They are professional, courteous, reliable and customer focused. Great experience!”

  • Yomaira B.

    “Great service! They are very friendly, professional, and right on time. Communication is spot on—super clear and easy to work with. Rain or shine, they show up and get the job done without any hassle. Really respectful team that makes the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend if you want reliable and top-notch service!”

  • Daniela G.

    “We have loved having a clean yard thanks to Trusty Tails! They are quick, reliable and always do a great job.”

    Rosita H.

    “Very Professional and did a great job. Even provided a picture of get closed gate when they were done!!!”

  • mike

    “Highly recommend this service! They are always on time, professional, and do an amazing job. My yard is spotless every time. It’s such a relief not having to worry about it anymore. If you have dogs, this service is a game changer!”

Frequently asked

Pearland questions, answered.

Does Pearland require you to pick up after your dog?

Yes. City Code Sec. 6-14 says anyone handling an animal must promptly pick up and sanitarily dispose of its feces on any public or private property that isn't their own, and the city's FAQ says to pick up after your pet everywhere. Violations can bring a fine of up to $2,000 (Sec. 6-22).

Can dog waste pile up in my own Pearland yard?

No. Sec. 6-13 says anyone who owns or leases a property where animals are kept must not let feces build up into a nuisance or health hazard, and must keep a sturdy container for feces that is covered from rain and screened from flies.

Does Pearland have a leash law?

Yes. The city says cats and dogs must be on a leash or inside a fence at all times, pets can't be tied up outside a fenced yard, and owners must keep physical control of their pets.

Where can dogs play off leash in Pearland?

At the city's two dog parks: Independence Dog Park at 3449 Pearland Pkwy. and Southdown Dog Park at 2150 Countryplace Parkway. Dog park rules require owners to clean up after their dogs and allow up to 3 dogs per person.

How do I know if you serve my street?

Send a quote request with your address. We'll confirm whether it's on one of our routes, and if it isn't yet, we'll tell you straight.

Do I have to sign up for ongoing service to get the free first clean?

No. Your first clean is free, with no signup for ongoing service required.

Still have questions? A real person answers.

Call (832) 981-1363

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