It is a dog thing. It is also an eyesore, nuisance and can cost you a £75 on-the-spot fine – £1,000 if you take it to a Magistrates Court.
Put your dog waste in a council ‘doggy-bin’
Dog fouling is rife in winter as long, dark nights make it difficult for dog walkers to locate their dog’s mess. But thanks to council-funded initiatives Tidy Towns and Keep Wales Tidy, volunteer ‘poop patrols’ are scooping up this foul business.
Cardiff parks have a 57% likelihood of containing dog faeces. Patrols are essential as abandoned excrement can contain roundworm larvae which pose risks to public health.
“Creating a tidy Wales is a matter of hearts and minds. The volunteers who help to clear our streets and public spaces need support from everyone,” says volunteer Geoff Smart.
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