Dog walkers in Kerry are being approached by litter wardens and enforcement officers in towns, on beaches and at amenity areas and they are asked to divilge how they dispose of their dog’s waste when out and about with their canines.
The concerted effort to reduce the growing problem of dog fouling in public areas is being tackled by Kerry County Council dog wardens and the other enforcement officers who are responsible for ensuring that all dogs are under effectual control.
The beach bye-laws introduced in June for the summer months – which prohibited dogs being walked in designated areas – had a good impact and although the regulations have been relaxed since September, on-the-spot patrols are continuing on beaches and in parks.
During their patrols, the wardens have kept an account of speaking to a total of 419 dog owners to whom they explained the need to adequately dispose of dog droppings.
“These joint patrols will continue over the coming months in known or reported problem areas and if members are aware of any specific problem areas, they can contact the environment section who will include these in the scheduled visits,” a council official said.
Meanwhile, the number of dog licences issued in Kerry in the first nine months of this year was 11,538.
A total of 44 dog fines were issued and 112 dogs were rehomed.
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