Another Alley and More Violence

Once again, we see issues relating to an alley and we see violence (or threat thereof!).

As reported by the Cambrian News, a DOLGELLAU couple have taken matters into their own hands to tackle the increasing problem of dog mess outside their house. Martyn and Jean Gardner of Bwthyn yr Arran, Wenallt said that last week they left their house to discover a large pile of dog mess in front of their gate. Mr Gardner has now put his own sign up outside his property warning people not to let their dogs foul there, and he is going to take photographs of any culprits.

We see a recurring theme of dog excrement photographed in situ. This is enough to make anybody think twice about their actions (?).

The newspaper reports that Mr Gardner will be taking photographs of anyone offending in what he calls "dog sh*t alley" (variation on a theme again!) but his sign appears to start "If I catch... and ends with "watch out" or at least that's how I read it. This is a little more threatening than "I'm going to take a photograph".

We've all woken up to a streaming pile outside our gate but, unlike Martyn above, I have never felt the urge to get up close and personal with it. I certainly wouldn't adopt a prayer like position. Then again, it affects us all differently!

Full article here.

Lets get the perp !!

I appreciate that some people think its funny watching people "loose it" over dog fouling - I like a laugh just as much as the next man - but sometimes dog fouling can push some people too far and then someone gets hurt ...

Take a look at this man.

Doesn't look much does he? 

But he is the #1 suspect for a recent assault that took place in Rustington, West Sussex, UK where a dispute over dog fouling boiled over into violence.

In the early evening a 48 year old local man witnessed the suspect's golden retriever leaving a deposit on the pavement. Being the good citizen that he was, he asked the suspect to clean up after his dog. The suspect refused and a heated argument started, during which the suspect pushed the victim over, breaking his ankle.

The suspect is described as a white, aged about 65, 5' 6' to 5' 8' of stocky build with a distinctive white pointed goatee beard and wearing a baseball cap, a green bomber jacket with blue jogging bottoms with white stripes down the sides and trainers.

PC Stuart McAdams from Sussex Police said, "Someone must know who this man is as he is very distinctive". Anyone who saw what happened or has any information as to who this man is should contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1344.

Come on Dog Fouling & Red Rubber Band followers - spread the word and lets get this man for Sussex Police !! :-)

I Love A Reasoned, Calm Debate....

...but there's none of that here!

From the views exchanged, I get the impression that the lady on camera believes that the dog belonging to the gentleman on camera and the lady off camera has defecated on her part of the lawn.

From what is said it appears that the lady on camera has not complained but has  bypassed that part of the interaction and smeared faeces on the door of the other two people, who insist that the faeces have come from another dog.

I apologise for the language used but must say that, if you want to sharpen up your debating skills, this isn't the video for you!

Follow Up Report

Here at Dog Fouling and Red Rubber Bands HQ we like to deliver follow up reports when appropriate. Our thanks go again to Julian, our South London/North Kent operative for bringing this to our attention.

Our loyal followers will remember the case of poo alley in Bromley. At that time, councillor Colin Smith scared us immensely with threats of hard hitting posters. Well, Colin surpassed himself. The council has called in XFOR, their website explains all about them.

Now the previous council enforcement officers were known locally by the affectionate nickname "BUFS". This stood for "Big Ugly Fellows", although I would not personally call them ugly and the "F" might have meant something else. It appears from the article below that they issued 13 tickets for dog fouling in a year. That's what I call value for money!

This now brings us onto other issues. The article below indicates that, with XFOR, there will be no reduction in fines for early payment. The council wishes to pay for the scheme by self financing through fines. For that I feel you can read "make money".

Now I thoroughly object to dog fouling and have no sympathy with offenders but would observe and ask the following. These enforcement officers have no power to detain and no power to demand personal details. The more enlightened and aggressive will simply advise them to go away. This begs the question how will money be made when the target group simply advises the enforcement staff to have a nice day? I wonder, therefore, what will be the criteria for deployment? I greatly fear that the target will be the vicar's wife as her poodle loses control in the park rather than the aggressive yob with the aggressive dog or the older, worldly wise person.

I will email Cllr Smith and ask what the deployment criteria will be.

See the article below or read it here.

CCTV, Vehicle Crime and Dog Fouling

Now we all know that CCTV is there to help in the fight against crime. Vehicle crime is a particular evil and CCTV has led to many successes against criminals, who operate in this arena.

That said, who would have thought that CCTV could help to deal with vehicle crime and dog fouling? Well, it has happened!

In the video below, we see a young lady walking her dog. She keeps the dog on a small area of grass until it defecates. She then does the right thing and cleans up.

Things then go awry. The video shows that there is a lack of bins in the street. What then is the most obvious thing to do? Simple, throw the bag of excrement into a parked car; and why not!?

This crass act of criminal damage is somewhat perplexing. I can only assume that the fine for not cleaning up exceeds the penalty for criminal damage to a car. Further argument for removing dog fouling from the statute books? I don't know but will always make sure my car windows are shut when I park up!