Housing officers at Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) have joined the national Pink Poo Campaign to help tackle dog fouling and promote responsible dog ownership across our neighbourhoods.
The PCH team introduced the campaign after seeing its success in other parts of the South West.
Running for four weeks from Monday 3 August, housing officers at King Street, Stonehouse will identify areas affected by dog fouling and mark them with environmentally friendly pink chalk before removing the waste the following day.
The initiative aims to highlight the impact of dog fouling and encourage owners to clean up after their pets.
To support the campaign, PCH also hosted a pop-up Pooch Parlour event to engage with local dog owners. Thanks to the generosity of Jollyes pet shop, the event offered free poo bags, dog treats and toys, while information leaflets were distributed to residents to raise awareness of the campaign and encourage responsible pet ownership.
Sarah Tasker, Housing Officer at Plymouth Community Homes and organiser of the campaign, said:
“I have had residents raise concerns about dog fouling in the area, so much so that they are scared to let their children play outside. We know how important pets are to many of our residents, and the vast majority of dog owners act responsibly. However, a small minority do not clean up after their dogs, which can have a negative impact on how our neighbourhoods look and feel. By highlighting the issue in a positive and engaging way, we hope to inspire change and reduce dog fouling across our communities.”
Through the campaign, PCH hopes to raise awareness and create cleaner, safer and more welcoming neighbourhoods for everyone.
PCH would like to thank Jollyes Pet Shop for its generosity and all residents who have shown their support and understanding as the campaign continues.
