In This Issue
Impressive number of UK pet firms set out for Zoomark
New rabbit craze sweeps the internet
Dancing cockatoo is a hit on YouTube
Sisters spray dog dirt orange in campaign to clean streets
Hollings launches new dog treats
Thousands of Britons scrap holidays because of fears for their pets
Pet temperature monitoring device AnimAlarm wins innovative award
Convictions for animal cruelty soar
Scissal rewarded for innovative pet diners
Raising public confidence in dog grooming
New look for Waggs' instant dog gravy
Pets at Home to open new store in Coventry
Burns re-launch life stage food for small breeds
Live online chat covers pet travel
Celebrities support Blue Cross Tea Party campaign
Dumped pets rescued after two-hour chase
Dating website for dogs and humans
Competition to test dogs' hunting and retrieving skills
Strong growth in US pet products
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Sisters spray dog dirt orange in campaign to clean streets



Two sisters from a Nottingham primary school are setting an example to the community by taking it upon themselves to rid the area of dog mess.

Nine-year-old Amy Meek and her seven-year-old sister, Ella, have begun spraying troublesome mess with a waterproof orange spray that alerts passers-by.

They have also put up posters outside their school, Richard Bonington Primary, and their house in Redhill Estate and provide biodegradable plastic bags for walkers to clean up after their dogs.

The girls have a dog of their own, a 12-year-old Labrador called Sally, and feel that others should take the same level of care.

Amy said: "It's just very unthoughtful for the other people. We get fed up finding all the dog poo on the street."

Ella said: "We were sick and tired of seeing it all around, so we wanted to do something about it."

Jackie Stirland, head teacher at Richard Bonington Primary, thinks local councils could take a leaf out of the girls' book.

"They're wonderful," she said. "It's tremendous and proactive.

"Dog muck is something parents have regularly complained about, but no one took any notice.

"It's nice to see the children taking action and acting with initiative and responsibility when really it should have been the council or the dog owners."

Picture courtesy Nottingham Post.

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