Homeowner leaves FURIOUS note after bags of dog poo were dumped in her bin – but move is dividing opinion
A HOMEOWNER has slammed “inconsiderate” residents in a furious note after she discovered bags of dog poo dumped in her bin.
The Sydney woman let rip at pet owners discarding their animal’s excrement in her empty bin – but the move has divided opinion.
After becoming fed-up with finding piles of poo bags inside her outdoor bin, she wrote a stark warning to her neighbours.
The inner-city homeowner retrieved the faeces-filled black plastic bags out of her bin and sellotaped a handwritten note to the pile.
It read: “DOG OWNERS – Please do not put dog poo in resident’s empty bins.
“It is very inconsiderate and who wants a bin smelling of dog s**t?!! Put it elsewhere!!!”
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The woman is understood to have reached the end of her tether after several residents left their dog’s waste in her bin, according to Yahoo!News.
The dilemma sparked an intense debate among dog owners on social media.
Some supported the woman’s drastic measures, suggesting she shouldn’t have to suffer from the foul smell in her bin.
But pet owners insisted it was a better cause of action than it being dumped in the street.
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One commented: “Wow.. better left on the street then?
“Feeling entitled much? Garbage removal services are for the community, not the individual.
“Maybe speak to your council about leaving bins out that dog walkers can use.”
Another added: “I don’t like it, but I’m not so concerned if the bin is waiting collection that morning and the poo is securely bagged.
“But it’s a big no if it’s another week before the bin is collected.”
A third said: “They should take it home and put it in their own bin. Not in somebody else’s bin. That’s rude!”
While a fourth chimed in: “Had one in ours last week! Take your crap home!”
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We previously told how an elderly lady was left in floods of tears after fly-tippers dumped dog mess and rotting rubbish in her back garden.
Sheila Crompton, 82, broke down after discovering “there was dog excrement everywhere” as she stood beside black bin bags piled higher than her waist.
In the UK, dog owners can be fined between £50-£80 on-the-spot if they fail to clear up after their dog’s mess.
In some constituencies, you can be stuck with a penalty for forgetting to carry poo bags or pooper scoopers when walking your furry friend.
The Dog Fouling Act of 2016 places responsibility on “the person in charge of the dog” at the time of the misdemeanour.
As dog waste can be harmful to the environment, it’s no surprise that there are few exceptions to the dog fouling laws.
Those with disabilities that restrict their sight or mobility are exempt, including pet owners that are registered as blind.
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Working animals, such as police or sheep dogs, are also unlikely to be fined if they poop while on duty.
It’s illegal to leave dog waste in the majority of public spaces.