BEWARE: Not Picking up after your Dog Can lead to Huge Fines

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In a bid to eradicate dog fouling and maintain a clean neighborhood, the New Belfast Council is currently aiming to launch a pilot scheme

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This scheme will be particularly harsh on pawrents that leave their dogs' poop unattended after walks

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Initiated by Alliance Councillor Jenna Maghie, the violators of the scheme will have to pay hefty fines up to £1000, which is no doubt a huge sum of money to have any one worried

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Having had enough with the constant complaints regarding dog fouling, this pilot scheme has been decided to be launched in the Orminston area first

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"This new pilot will use stencils to paint temporary messages on the footpath outside a number of schools in the Ormiston area", Councillor Maghie stated in her recent interview

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She also stated, "Owners who do not pick up after their dog could be fined up to £1000, but I'm confident this pilot scheme will prove to be a success."

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When compared to previous decades, certain areas in the United Kingdom have seen a surge in dog fouling cases, including this very area

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This has led to aggravated cases of health issues in children and the elderly, given their low immune capacities

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