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It is a dog thing. It is also an eyesore, nuisance and can cost you a \u00a375 on-the-spot fine \u2013 \u00a31,000 if you take it to a Magistrates Court.<\/p>\n

\"Dog<\/a>

Put your dog waste in a council ‘doggy-bin’<\/p><\/div>\n

Dog fouling is rife in winter as long, dark nights make it difficult for dog walkers to locate their dog\u2019s mess. But thanks to council-funded initiatives Tidy Towns<\/a><\/em> and Keep Wales Tidy<\/a><\/em>, volunteer \u2018poop patrols\u2019 are scooping up this foul business.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cCreating 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,\u201d says volunteer Geoff Smart.<\/p>\n

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