Have you ever been walking along the street or strolling though the park only to discover that you have trodden in dog pooh? Those individuals who have experienced this situation know first hand how disgusting and inconvenient it can be.
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It would appear that a number of dog owners are failing to comply with the law in regards to removing their pet dog’s faeces from public places. If you are the owner of a pet dog and enjoy taking him for a walk please be advised of the following details:
Under Section 20(1) of the Companion Animals Act 1998 it is an offence to -
“Not immediately remove dog faeces from public place”
This may incur an IMMEDIATE FINE OF $275.00
Be sure to remove your pet dog’s faeces to avoid a hefty fine and to ensure that fellow members of the public don’t end up in an unfortunate mess.
For further information regarding the Companion Animals Act 1998 please do not hesitate to contact Weddin Shire Ranger Allison Knowles on 02 6343 1212.
