Dog fouling awareness campaign to ‘Help Scally be a good boy’
Dog fouling awareness campaign to ‘Help Scally be a good boy’
Eleven local authorities join up to remind dog owners ‘your dog’s poop could end up anywhere’
Press Release
11 July 2022
Longford County Council is pleased to take part in a new dog fouling awareness campaign with ten other local authorities. Launched on Thursday 7 July, the campaign aims to remind dog owners to pick up after their dogs and the consequences of not doing so.
The campaign features ‘Scally’ the dog in a series of social media videos highlighting the responsibilities of dog owners. Whether under the cover of darkness, on the street or in the park, owners are asked to remember “Your dog’s poop could end up anywhere! Always pick it up!”
Dog owners are also reminded that failure to pick up after their pet is an offence under the Litter Management Acts 1997-2009 and could result in an on-the-spot fine of €150. The maximum court fine is €3,000.
Speaking at the launch, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern highlighted the importance of reminding dog owners of their responsibilities. “Dog fouling is a serious problem. It is not just terrible to see around our towns and villages, it also can end up in our homes, playgrounds and parks, and cause other problems, including health issues. The message is clear - all dog owners need to bag it and bin it.”
Follow Longford County Council on social media to be kept up-to-date on this awareness campaign.
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All media queries should be directed to the Longford County Council Communications Officer via mediaenquiries@longfordcoco.ie or by calling 043 334 4217.
Notes to editor:
The eleven local authorities involved in this campaign are:
- Longford County Council
- Westmeath County Council
- Laois County Council
- Wicklow County Council
- Louth County Council
- Roscommon County Council
- Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
- Fingal County Council
- South Dublin County Council
- Dublin City Council
- Meath County Council
