Santa Margalida town hall is to adopt a DNA registration system for dogs. Already used in certain parts of Spain, such as Malaga, the system will create a database against which dog mess can be checked.
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Dog mess DNA system for Santa Margalida
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One gram of dog feces contains 23 million fecal bacteria. It is the #3 cause of water pollution and according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is as toxic to the environment as chemicals and oil spills. Dog feces are the most common carriers of Whipworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Parvo, Corona, Giardiasis, Salmonellosis, Cryptosporidiosis and Campylobacteriosis. I have stopped challenging owners who let their dogs relieve themselves and do not have any plastic bags because they become super aggressive. Usually more interested in texting while the dog does its business. Every day I see so many dogs on the beaches and I never, ever see anyone there to enforce the law and fine the owners. That's our problem here in Mallorca, we have all these laws but no one to penalise those who break them.
And urgently needed also in Port D' Andratx?
If the Mayor really believes that it is only 5% of people that don't pick up their dogs muck,he needs to get out a lot more.
The fines in UK Cities and Towns are £1000,00. The picture shows it is a large dog , whose Owner is totally irresponsible, and a disgrace to the race, of fellow human beings. The terrible disease that is transmitted to humans, from dog dirt, is frightening. Especially when found on Beaches !!!. I hope the DNA testing catches these disgraceful owners. Please apply a large fine to those caught.