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Delightful growth for cat food
Tetra unveils brand new unbreakable aquarium heater range
Pet shop licensing scheme given the go-ahead
Product innovation drives growth in pet accessory sales
Pets at Home on target to launch 20-25 stores during year
Award-winning PitPat on Channel 5's Gadget Show
Pet Advent calendars more popular than Nativity ones
Webbox launches #DogsDinner Christmas campaign
Wagg supports Yorkshire Post’s Christmas Appeal for Support Dogs
Nutriment shortlisted for three major awards
Cat gets empty can of Whiskas stuck on his head
Pet food company launches scratch-and-sniff book for dogs
Refresh your pet bedding selection with new Rosewood 40 Winks styles
Wellbeloved adds Senior Wet Pouches for dogs
Scottish Government launches consultation on electronic training collars
Night vision goggles used to catch dog owners who don't pick up after pets
Johnston & Jeff goes RolyPoly
Seasonal displays to drive wild bird care sales
PDSA saves dog's life after sausage binge
Fitzgeralds’ team effort gains silver in World Champs
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Night vision goggles used to catch dog owners who don't pick up after pets
 
A new weapon is being used in the fight to reduce dog mess in Stafford.

The Borough Council is introducing night vision goggles to identify inconsiderate owners on fields and football pitches which would normally be difficult to see during the dark mornings and evenings.

It is the latest in a series of initiatives run by the council - with its information ‘reward’ scheme attracting national publicity as well as interest from other councils across the country.

The authority also teamed up with the local football league and Staffordshire FA to clampdown on dog fouling on soccer pitches and joined forces with the village of Weston near Stafford to make it the first in the country to be dog poo free.

Councillor Frank Finlay, Cabinet member for Environment and Health, said: “We have had tremendous support from the community for our efforts to get rid of this disgusting crime - especially from responsible dog owners who are sick and tired of their inconsiderate counterparts giving them all a bad name.

“We target hot spots from information we get from our residents but with the darker morning and early evenings it is difficult to catch someone who is not cleaning up.

“These night vision goggles will help us overcome this problem and let people know that, even under the cover of darkness, they cannot get away with showing blatant disregard to their fellow citizens.”
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