WREXHAM Council has issued a warning about dog fouling in the county borough.
The council has warned offenders that they could face a hefty fine, or even prosecution, for not picking up after their dog.
As well as carrying harmful bugs, which can lead to infection, asthma and even blindness, all sorts of worm and bacteria can live in soil long after the dog mess has decomposed.
Picking up after your dog is easy, and freshly deposited faeces are not infectious. Bagged dog fouling can also be disposed of in general litter bins. If there is not a bin nearby, it should be disposed of responsibly back home.
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Cllr Terry Evans, lead member for the Environment, said: “Across the county borough there are many responsible dog owners who care not only for their dogs but for their surroundings and others enjoying it.
“We do get reports of dogs fouling and wherever possible we try to identify those responsible and don’t hesitate to issue fines.”
There are Dog Control Orders in place in Wrexham County Borough, to manage the handling and behaviour of dogs. The orders cover dog fouling, and excludes dogs from children’s play areas, marked sports pitches and bowling greens.
It’s also an offence not to carry a bag for your use after your dog has fouled.
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