A neighbour's dramatic reaction to a local issue goes viral
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Few things spark neighbourhood drama quite like a pile of dog poo left where it shouldn't be.
Whether bagged and abandoned or left au naturel on the sidewalk, errant dog droppings have a unique ability to send tempers flaring and incite the most mild-mannered residents to shocking acts of revenge.
One fed-up local in Geelong, Victoria, recently took matters into their own hands after discovering a fresh 'deposit' on the nature strip in front of their home.
In a move that has the community buzzing, the irate resident erected a large sign next to the offending pile, complete with a giant arrow pointing directly at the evidence.
'If you left this dog poo here, you are,' the laminated sign began before launching into a scathing character assessment of the guilty party. 'A lazy, antisocial pr**k in desperate need of a hard-core attitude realignment,' the first bullet proclaimed.
Not content to stop there, the sign continued, 'Irresponsible and lazy—your dog deserves much better. Give your dog up for re-homing. We'll all be better off.'
As if public shaming wasn't enough, the sign also pointed out that the phantom pooper was 'breaking the law' according to local ordinances in the City of Greater Geelong.
Per the city code, 'a person in charge of any animal must not allow any part of the excrement of the animal to remain on any road or council land,' and pet owners 'must carry a litter device suitable to clean up any excrement left by his or her animal.'
Fines for such an offence can reach up to $1,923.10.
While the approach may seem extreme, hundreds of locals who saw a photo of the sign shared online overwhelmingly supported the neighbour's tactics. Many even shared their stories of going to great lengths to send a message to inconsiderate dog owners.
'My wife squeezed the poo left on our lawn through the old farts mail slot. It didn't happen after that,' one resident gleefully recounted.
Another described a neighbour's 'classy' wooden sign that simply said 'SHAME' in all caps, with the letters burnt into the surface.
The consensus was clear: 'It's a fair call. It's not hard to pick up your dog's s**t,' one local summed up. 'If you own a dog, you have to be responsible for it. No one likes standing in dog shit.'
So dog owners, consider this a warning. Failing to scoop the poop could land you in a messy situation with your neighbours—and your wallet. The next time your pup needs to go, do the right thing and bag it up. Your community will thank you.
A similar situation played out in Epping, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, and has sparked a heated debate across the nation.
A resident, upon reviewing their home security footage, was taken aback to discover a dog walker nonchalantly entering their driveway and depositing a bag of dog poo into their red household bin.
Read more about the story here.
Ultimately, whether you're a dog parent or not, we all want pleasant streets shared by all. A little consideration can go a long way.
Members, have you ever encountered a similar situation in your neighbourhood? What creative solutions have you seen or employed to address this issue?
Whether bagged and abandoned or left au naturel on the sidewalk, errant dog droppings have a unique ability to send tempers flaring and incite the most mild-mannered residents to shocking acts of revenge.
One fed-up local in Geelong, Victoria, recently took matters into their own hands after discovering a fresh 'deposit' on the nature strip in front of their home.
In a move that has the community buzzing, the irate resident erected a large sign next to the offending pile, complete with a giant arrow pointing directly at the evidence.
A grumpy sign was placed beside the dog poop on the grass. On the right is a picture of a dog doing its business. Image source: Reddit
'If you left this dog poo here, you are,' the laminated sign began before launching into a scathing character assessment of the guilty party. 'A lazy, antisocial pr**k in desperate need of a hard-core attitude realignment,' the first bullet proclaimed.
Not content to stop there, the sign continued, 'Irresponsible and lazy—your dog deserves much better. Give your dog up for re-homing. We'll all be better off.'
As if public shaming wasn't enough, the sign also pointed out that the phantom pooper was 'breaking the law' according to local ordinances in the City of Greater Geelong.
Per the city code, 'a person in charge of any animal must not allow any part of the excrement of the animal to remain on any road or council land,' and pet owners 'must carry a litter device suitable to clean up any excrement left by his or her animal.'
Fines for such an offence can reach up to $1,923.10.
While the approach may seem extreme, hundreds of locals who saw a photo of the sign shared online overwhelmingly supported the neighbour's tactics. Many even shared their stories of going to great lengths to send a message to inconsiderate dog owners.
'My wife squeezed the poo left on our lawn through the old farts mail slot. It didn't happen after that,' one resident gleefully recounted.
Another described a neighbour's 'classy' wooden sign that simply said 'SHAME' in all caps, with the letters burnt into the surface.
The consensus was clear: 'It's a fair call. It's not hard to pick up your dog's s**t,' one local summed up. 'If you own a dog, you have to be responsible for it. No one likes standing in dog shit.'
So dog owners, consider this a warning. Failing to scoop the poop could land you in a messy situation with your neighbours—and your wallet. The next time your pup needs to go, do the right thing and bag it up. Your community will thank you.
A similar situation played out in Epping, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, and has sparked a heated debate across the nation.
A resident, upon reviewing their home security footage, was taken aback to discover a dog walker nonchalantly entering their driveway and depositing a bag of dog poo into their red household bin.
Read more about the story here.
Ultimately, whether you're a dog parent or not, we all want pleasant streets shared by all. A little consideration can go a long way.
Members, have you ever encountered a similar situation in your neighbourhood? What creative solutions have you seen or employed to address this issue?
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