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Mayor of Rome wages war on dog droppings
Rome, Sept 04: When in Rome, watch where you step. The streets of the Italian capital are a minefield of dog droppings and the mayor, Walter Veltroni, has had enough.
Rome, Sept 04: When in Rome, watch where you step. The streets of the Italian capital are a minefield of dog droppings and the mayor, Walter Veltroni, has had enough.
Accompanied by city officials he descended on the capital to nab dog walkers who turn a blind eye to their pet's bathroom habits, Italian media reported on Wednesday.
The penalty: a hefty 100 euros fine for those who fail to carry the necessary poop scooping kit when walking their dog -- and 100 should they forget to use it. "Having a dog automatically means having a spade and rubbish bags too...Hopefully, the more we insist on this the more Romans will start to get the message," daily La Repubblica quoted Veltroni as saying.
Accompanied by city officials he descended on the capital to nab dog walkers who turn a blind eye to their pet's bathroom habits, Italian media reported on Wednesday.
The penalty: a hefty 100 euros fine for those who fail to carry the necessary poop scooping kit when walking their dog -- and 100 should they forget to use it. "Having a dog automatically means having a spade and rubbish bags too...Hopefully, the more we insist on this the more Romans will start to get the message," daily La Repubblica quoted Veltroni as saying.
Bureau Report