Residents urged to report fouling seen on camera

CRACKDOWN ON IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS

- By DEBORAH HALL

EAST Riding residents are being urged to report incidents of dog fouling caught on video or witnessed in person - and for dog owners to be responsible and clean up after their animals.

Dog fouling degrades the local environment and can cause infections for people, dogs and other animals, East Riding Council said. Residents should “bag it and bin it”

Fines can be issued for irresponsible owners who do not clean up after their pets, but officers must have clear evidence of owners leaving dog mess.

The council is encouraging residents and businesses to submit doorbell camera or CCTV evidence of dog fouling, to assist officers' work and to help keep their communities clean.