Torrelodones in Spain - Flying Faeces!

We thank BBC News for giving us this gem of information!

To quote the BBC:

Torrelodones, a municipality just outside the capital Madrid, is 2,400 euros ($2,726; £1,885) out of pocket after the three-metre high inflatable bought as part of a campaign to encourage pet-lovers to pick up after their dogs went missing, El Pais newspaper reports. The bizarre inflatable disappeared after it had been packed away in its carry-case and the police are now on the trail of the 30 kilogramme dog poop, town officials say.

Speaking to the ABC newspaper, town councillor Angel Guirao said staff were shocked and perplexed by the theft, and a replacement excrement was already on order because "we know that the campaign has been a great success".

 

I think the local authority missed a trick here. Why pay for a replacement? Why not just scour the streets of the UK. The UK's streets have much to offer by way of replacement excrement. Come on, Spain, get it before you need a visa!

 

Full article here.

Appalling in Aylesford

Operative "Weasel" found this pile in Aylesford.

Nothing unusual but well worth a picture!

They make the dogs big down there!

Nauseous on the North Coast!

Many thanks are due to our two most recently recruited South West Operatives, "A" and "B", for this tremendous contribution!

 

St Agnes in Cornwall has featured on this blog many times but it seems that, from an excrement perspective, it just flows and flows! This truly magnificent example was detected on the North Cliffs of St Agnes. I am impressed with the care taken to capture the relevant items from three different perspectives to give the reader a fuller picture regarding location and context.

 

It's all been said about St Agnes village, now we can confidently report that the cliffs have come out in sympathy as well. We are lucky that this isn't near the edge. Slip sliding off the cliff would not be funny!

 

Long may the open spaces heave!

 

 

#Respect!

Slip Sliding in St Agnes!



Thanks to the BBC for this picture

 

St Agnes has featured on this blog before. Just along the coast from St Agnes lies the village of Perranporth. Both are idyllic, Cornish coastal villages. Both are absolutely heaving!

 

As the BBC website advises us:

 

A man who refused to clean up his dog's mess on a beach has been ordered to pay almost £2,000.

Kevin Watch, 68, failed to clear up after his dog at Perranporth on the north coast of Cornwall and refused to pick up the mess when challenged.

He also refused to give his name and address, but the dog warden who witnessed the offence tracked him down.

Truro Magistrates ordered him to pay an £800 fine with £1,000 costs and an £80 victim surcharge.

'Blighted'

Cornwall Council, which brought the prosecution, said the case "sent a clear message" to dog owners.

When the council learned the man's identity, he was issued with an £80 fixed penalty notice which was not paid and the matter went to court.

Watch, of Hendrawna Lane, Bolingey, pleaded not guilty to one count of being in charge of a dog and failing to remove faeces.

Following the case, heard on Wednesday, Allan Hampshire, head of public protection at Cornwall Council, said dog fouling "blighted" lives of residents.

He said: "This fine sends a clear message to the small minority of irresponsible dog owners that if you don't clear up after you dog, the courts will fine you accordingly."

 

We thank the BBC for this report but we might have to take issue with the observation regarding the minority of irresponsible dog owners.

 

I have just been to St Agnes for a mere 4 days. Below you will see pictorial evidence of what I found the length and breadth of the village:

 







 

The words to "Slip Slidin' Away" ring in my head. I went to my home town and I certainly had plenty of fear but not of unrequited love but rather the state of my shoes!

 

I urge you to visit these villages, enjoy the tranquillity but be careful where you lie!

A New View for a New Year!

It's always good to see an alternative point of view.

 

Dog Owners Against Discrimination are providing just that.

 

I hope you can access this without Facebook.

 

We hail these people as fellow campaigners, regardless of their views!

 

See their views here.

 

Respect!

Mess on a Molehill!

To some people, moles are garden wreckers. To me, they are living creatures, deserving of respect. It would even appear that their habit of creating molehills is not entirely negative!

 

It being Christmas day, I ventured out for a walk. I came across this molehill, which had clearly been used by a passing dog. While I admire this ingenuity, I can only hope that the mole doesn't seek to obtain fresh air at this particular point.

 

A striking act of Festive fouling!

Horrendous in Hong Kong

International Operative "AN" has been at it again. This time, he ventured to Hong Kong, where there are many issues to concern the citizens, e.g. the fragile democracy post unification.

Putting all such issues aside, Operative "AN" was struck by the notice shown below. If nothing else, it shows that the prohibition is on fouling "by faeces", leaving dogs free to throw up at will without fear of retribution. I applaud such thinking!

Dogs are even advised regarding where they can foul! The picture below shows just such an area. I understand the temperature is high in Hong Kong. I imagine that, on a bad/good day, the atmosphere by this reserved area would be a little high also!

 





Again Respect!

It's Still Foul in Florida and Heaving in Hythe!

International Operative "AN" has, again, been scouring the streets of Florida. Below, we see pictures from Clearwater Beach. This is quality and we again congratulate Operative "AN" on missing the trail and getting a picture of it!




Not to be outdone, I parked up next to this pile in Hythe in Kent. As can be seen, somebody has already put their foot in it! This clearly proves that the UK shares more with the USA than mutual defence. We share a desire to colour our streets as only our dogs can!

Respect!

Not so Nice in Nice!

We thank South East and international operative "Lionel" for this contribution. It is simple and quick. He recently had occasion to visit Nice in France. The South of France is known for many things, now dog fouling. France has featured before on this blog, mainly around the Paris area. It's good to see that the whole country is following suit.

 

The ice cream spoon really does round this off and shows that, for the locals, this is a way of life!

 

This is a veritable feast of enjoyment, I can all but taste it!

 

 

 

 

Fear and Dog Fouling

The following video demonstrates very clearly that there is such a thing as poetic justice.

 

We all like to play with our animals and, sometimes, the game can get out of hand and they can get a little scared. Scaring an animal isn't funny, as these dog owners discovered to their cost!

 

 

I Thought We Were Bad But...........

Andrew Hawes (pictured above) has taken the battle to a completely new level. Now known as "The Turdinator", Andrew dresses in camouflage and hides behind hedges in Leiston in Suffolk, filming  offenders, who fail to clear up!
 

As "The Sun" explains; His original plan was to leap out from the bushes to confront errant dog owners, threatening to publish their photo online if they did not clean up after their animals. Now he says cops have advised him to stay hidden and they will prosecute offenders using his footage. He said: “The police say it is not illegal for me to do this — it’s just like having a CCTV camera — and they will look at any evidence I give them and may issue an £80 on-the-spot fine. My camouflage is so good, they won’t see me. I’m very discreet. People might think it’s a bit strange but all my family and friends think it’s great.”

 

I don't know whether to congratulate Andrew or get him onto a calm living course (see picture above!)! That said, I feel we can say with justification "All hail Andrew, the dog mess vigilante. Respect!".

 

The Sun gives more detail here.

As his fame spreads, the story has even reached Hollywood!
 

International Dog Day

Ladies and gents, don't forget that Wednesday 26th August 2015 is International Dog Day. 

Not to be mistaken for International Dog Shit Day - which appears to be everyday judging by the state of some of our public spaces. :-)

The Sign Craze Continues

We thank South West Operative "ML" for again highlighting the good work of the West Briton in combating the issue of dog fouling.

 

This time, we have the story of Perranporth mother, Zoe McEwen, who was so enthused by signs of the type shown below that she launched a fundraising page to purchase 10 of them. Instantly, she smashed through her £100 target!

If council approval is obtained, these signs will be all over Perranporth. I can't say it better than the article, so please read it here. Suffice it to say, I don't think 1,000 signs in neighbouring St Agnes would have the slightest impact so good luck with this initiative!

 

While highlighting the issue of signs, we would like to congratulate Thomas and Barnaby from Year 3 at Seabrook School for producing these two very fine examples. It is no coincidence that, whenever I think of my primary school and especially when I think of the staff, I, too, picture dog excrement!

 

 

 

South West Operative ML Revives the Rubber Band Issue!

Of late, news on the red rubber band situation has been overshadowed by the blight of dog fouling. we are, therefore, grateful to South West Operative 'ML' for bringing the views of Fiona Shenton to our attention. 

 

Fiona lives at Shortlanesend, where, it appears, the issue of buff rubber bands has exploded onto the scene. Fiona's letter to the Western Morning News (below) speaks for itself.

 

If you have ever been to Shortlanesend, you will understand that not much happens there. There is the odd, aggressive daffodil but that is easily managed. It is, therefore, quite revolutionary for Fiona to suggest that the offending items are returned through pillar boxes. This is the kind of forward thinking so lacking in Cornwall!

 

Fiona, we are with you! Fill those pillar boxes!

Agent AN Strikes Again!

International agent AN has again been scouring the fine State of Florid a in the USA.

This time, he brings us some good news. Florida appears to be ahead of the UK as regards the provision of attractive dog waste facilities. He has provided us with a picture of a bin that is a veritable work of art! See it below.

Now here at Dog Fouling and Red Rubber Bands HQ we we do not judge! That said, in the UK, this bin wouldn't see November 6! Agent AN, get back there on July 5 for a true comparison!

All together now ... "There's dog shit on my shoe!"

I sat and watched the Eurovision Song Contest recently and was so disappointed when the UK failed (yet again) to get off the bottom 5 with their catchy 1920's single, "Still in love with you" by Electro Velvet. But it was only while I listened to it again did it suddenly twig where I've heard it before ...

Listen to Electro Velvet first and then listen to Anthony Lee and The Plastic Palm Quartet sing, "Dog shit on my shoe". Think they sound similar ?

Maybe Electro Velvet should have sung about dog shit which would have appealed to the European audience who obviously don't know a good song when they hear it! :-)

I say "Post Them Many Bags"!

Big Brother has arrived at Burnaby in British Columbia. Residents of an apartment block have been ordered to deliver samples of their dogs' excrement to assist in identifying a repeat non-clearing offender.

 

I understand where the management company is coming from but this does seem a step too far. That said, I advise all the residents to comply by posting bag after bag to the management company. Let's see who cracks first!

 

Residents, go to it! Actually, no, don't, I momentarily forgot that we do not advocate law breaking. Dash it!

 

 

Gillingham, Your Signs Aren't Working!

We are again grateful to Operative AN for his tireless work in exposing areas of rule violation as regards the menace of dog fouling.

 

On this occasion, he has highlighted Gillingham in Kent, UK. Gillingham has got it right with the signage, as can be seen below.

 

 

 

Gillingham, we have news for you. You might have over 700 dog waste bins but you also have many square feet of pavement, see below!



 



As we have established on this site, there is no Dog Poo Fairy! That said, wait a minute, she is flying by!

 

 

Thank goodness for the fairy!



Stop! Don't crap in the street.

I love the Irish. When they have something to say, they just come out and say it, regardless how controversial it may seem. Take the latest public information film released by Newry & Mourne District Council in Northern Ireland.

Determined to use shock tactics to illustrate the serious health risk from dog fouling, the council has released this innovative short film of a dog walker defecating outside the town hall instead of his dog. The film has been panned by the public and the media alike, but council leaders are unrepentant saying they are "very positive" at the storm it has caused and "welcome the wider debate on dog fouling it has stimulated".

Carry on Newry & Mourne District Council - we are with you all the way! :-)

GloZell

Move over Beyonce there is a new girl in town and she goes by the name of GloZell.

GloZell is the biggest name, so far, to take a stand and support the fight against dog fouling with this catchy and very funky music video on the subject. If we were all to buy her single on iTunes then we could be looking at a #1 single.

You go girl :-)