Expensive fines wait for lazy animal lovers as Redlands checks shoes during dung detonation

With local walking tracks more popular than ever, SEQ residents have been shocked at the increase in dog poo – and the steep fines dog owners can receive may surprise you. TELL US: Do you pick after your dog?

POO on pram wheels, poo on kids’ shoes, poo on bicycle wheels.

The Redlands is in an almighty stink at dog owners’ “infuriating” disregard of their pets’ waste on and near walking tracks while council has warned of thousands in possible fines.

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As exercise on local walking tracks has proliferated with residents homebound, so it seems have faecal offenders multiplied.

Social media throughout the Redlands have featured outrage on the foul affront and residents have had enough.

Karen Mackenzie moved to Cleveland some 10 months ago and loves the scenic city but was shocked by the number of dog poos on her walk from Raby Bay to the Grand View Hotel.

Exacerbating her frustrations are the well-catered-for doggie bins, general waste bins and doggie waste bags on the route she passes twice a day with her 10-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, Charlotte.

“I am really happy that Cleveland is a dog-friendly place, there are doggie bags provided everywhere, doggie parks and beaches,” Ms Mackenzie said.

“And there is really no reason why people can’t pick up their dogs’ mess.

“There are bags supplied for them and doggie bins, so you don’t need to take it home.

“They’re not even bagging it; they let their dogs do their business and then just leave it there.

“And sometimes people have thrown the bags at the bins and missed and then don’t even bother picking it up, they’ll just leave it there on the ground.”

Redlands residents sick of unsightly dog poo.

Ms Mackenzie said even her favourite off leash area at G J Walter Park was at times littered with waste.

Another irate resident reported on social media her disgust at variously having her pram wheels smeared by unsuspecting contact and having her children accidentally trod on droppings.

And cyclists, pedalling with renewed vigour throughout the Redlands’ scenic routes, have bemoaned having to dodge doggie doo.

But despite the online discontent Redlands City Council reports it has not seen an appreciable increase in complaints.

However, a council spokesman warned those negligent with their K9s’ number twos could face eye-watering fines.

“Dog owners must ensure they clean up after their pets while in a public place and place the waste in a designated rubbish bin or their household waste bin,” the spokesman said.

“If the faeces are not picked up by the person responsible for the animal at that time, this in an offence under Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2015 for which the maximum penalty that may be imposed is 20 penalty units ($2,669.00).

“If the responsible person bags the faeces and then illegally dumps or litters this bagged waste, this is an offence under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 for which the current penalty is 2 penalty units ($266.00) however a maximum of 40 penalty units ($5,338.00) may apply should the matter proceed to court.”