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Don't let your dog pollute the
environment
09.06.15
LITTER wardens have
been out again in Inishowen highlighting the
problems associated with people allowing their dogs
to foul public parks and walkways.
Inishowen municipal district litter warden Pearse
McCrory, his colleague Brian McBrearty and one of
the council’s dog wardens, Jackie Murphy, recently
visited The Green and Shore Walk in Moville and Swan
Park and Shore Path to Stragill Strand in Buncrana.
They spent two hours in each area talking to passers
by about the need to keep all areas clean and free
from dog foul. |
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One of the new dog waste bins on the
walkway to Ned's Point, Buncrana. |
According to Pearse,
they met with a favourable response as people
appreciated they were carrying out an important
task.
“When we explained what we were doing and the
dangers associated with dog fouling the people we
met, including many out for a walk with their dog,
were very receptive and said they supported what we
were doing. No one took offence to being asked to
use a poop scoop or bag to take their dog’s litter
home,” he said.
He added this was not a one off inspection.
“We will be dropping in on various areas if we
receive complaints from the public. There are a few
special plastic bins now in place for the poop and
we hope people will use them,” added Pearse.
Remember if it’s your dog, it’s your responsibility.
Dog waste pollutes our water and poses a health risk
to pets and people especially children.
One dog's fouling might not seem like a lot.
However, Donegal has thousands of dogs and when not
disposed of properly, their waste washes into local
waterways and causes problems such as roundworms and
salmonella. It affects water quality and can reduce
the oxygen supply to fish in our waterways. |
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