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Originally Posted by Vladd67  Surely in the case of a suspected arsonist it is up to the police to investigate not the council. As for the anti social dog owners that were fine 50 pounds for not clearing up after their dogs, how much did the surveillance and investigation cost the council? |
Dog faeces can cause a serious infection in humans, particularly young children, called
Toxocariasis. This infection is caused by
Toxacaria canis, a roundworm found in dog faeces that can attack the retina of the eye and may cause blindness.
If the spending by the council stops
one child from contracting this because a stupid owner won't clear up after his/her dog, then, yes, I'd say it was worth it. In fact, I would boost the fine to make dog-owners really think about leaving their dogs excrement on the pavement, or worse, in the grass on verges, and to help pay for the people to investigate and monitor the problem.
I've nothing against dogs...only arrogant, "oh, the rules are there for others" owners.