Dog Faeces in East Dulwich!!

[malumbu]

I'd move out to the countryside.  Only worry there is the fly tipping.  

https://viz.fandom.com/wiki/The_Parkie

This bloke wouldn't stand for it.  Can't find the cartoon where he 'dispatches' the hound 

[ianr]

Back in the stone age it wasn't uncommon to see dog turds in the street that had weathered and turned white -- probably  residual calcium from what they'd been fed.  At that stage I think they were pretty friable and close to disappearing.  Mother Nature doing her bit.

[Sue]

1 hour ago, ianr said:

Back in the stone age it wasn't uncommon to see dog turds in the street that had weathered and turned white -- probably  residual calcium from what they'd been fed.  At that stage I think they were pretty friable and close to disappearing.  Mother Nature doing her bit.

Well it's a pity that Mother Nature doesn't do her bit a bit faster round here 🤣

[Patatina]

I think it’s often a lack of attention.

I’ve seen owners a few times around the area and in the park not pick up and it’s been because they’re not paying attention to their dog(s) - distracted by their children/friend/phone - and their dog is behind them off lead and has quickly squeezed one out unseen. Obviously I point it out to the owner.

The other gripe is that even if mess is picked up, it often leaves marks and streaks on the pavement that you equally wish to avoid stepping in. Better than a big chunky stool but still very annoying and can get in your shoe. 

[first mate]

As well as the above, has anyone else noticed the massive amounts of gum being spat out all over as well as marking pavements? This is not only disgusting as gum will be laced with human germs and saliva but also places a large cleaning cost on already stretched services.

Why do humans insist on spitting out gum onto the pavements? Why can't they dispose of it in a bin or take it home?

[malumbu]

One thing we agree on FM.  I expect that is not new and I remember looking out from a 5th floor over a pavement near Traf Sq 20 years ago and asking what the numerous spots were on an otherwise prestige light grey footpath. Some local authorities put out gum bins but as with all litter just don't drop it.  And fag ends.  And disposable vapes.  And nitrous oxide cylinders!

[Katherty]

On the original topic - there was more of this on Whateley Road today. Same place but the other side of the road. Could be the same dogwalker as for the other nearby roads?  

I don't have a dog - but would have thought it's hard for owners not to notice when a dog is doing it in the middle of a pavement?