Home security footage exposes dog owner's ‘classless’ act
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In Australia dog ownership is a common thread that binds many communities together. With one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the world, it's no wonder that the streets, parks, and footpaths are often dotted with people enjoying a stroll with their canine companions.
But dog ownership also comes with a responsibility that's as unavoidable as it is unglamorous: dealing with pet waste.
Scooping up after their pets is a familiar routine for most dog owners. However, the challenge often lies in finding a suitable bin to dispose of the waste. The relief of locating one is palpable, but what if the bin belongs to someone else's household?
This very scenario 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.
The footage, which the resident shared online, quickly became a talking point.
'Security camera recorded this person with a black dog conveniently disposing dog poo into our household bin,' the resident lamented.
'This is not the first time. Can the video evidence be used to identify and take actions against the person?'
The question at the heart of the matter is one that divides Australians: Is it acceptable for dog walkers to use someone else's bin to dispose of their pet's waste?
The online community weighed in on the incident with a variety of opinions.
Many labelled the resident's frustration as 'petty' and 'sad,' praising the dog walker for being responsible and disposing of the waste properly.
'Actually not a crime. Good guy bagging and disposing of it appropriately,' one commenter noted.
Another expressed surprise that such an act 'wasn't allowed,' admitting to doing the same on their dog walks.
On the flip side, some sympathised with the resident's dismay, branding the dog walker as having 'no class' and suggesting extreme measures such as moving the bins or securing them with padlocks to prevent future occurrences.
The issue isn't isolated to Epping.
In Bondi, another Sydney suburb, a resident vented their frustration after their freshly emptied bin began accumulating a collection of dog waste bags, with additional waste left on the grass.
'Our bin was only emptied last night and already it’s building up a collection of baggies. There’s even a steamer in the grass... get your s*** together, or I’m installing razor wire and an electric fence,' they threatened.
The issue of how to properly dispose of dog waste is a small representation of the larger conversation on community, respect, and shared spaces.
Although many dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets, there is still a debate on where to properly dispose of the waste.
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But dog ownership also comes with a responsibility that's as unavoidable as it is unglamorous: dealing with pet waste.
Scooping up after their pets is a familiar routine for most dog owners. However, the challenge often lies in finding a suitable bin to dispose of the waste. The relief of locating one is palpable, but what if the bin belongs to someone else's household?
This very scenario 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.
Security footage captured a dog owner disposing of their pet's waste in the bin. Image source: Facebook
The footage, which the resident shared online, quickly became a talking point.
'Security camera recorded this person with a black dog conveniently disposing dog poo into our household bin,' the resident lamented.
'This is not the first time. Can the video evidence be used to identify and take actions against the person?'
The question at the heart of the matter is one that divides Australians: Is it acceptable for dog walkers to use someone else's bin to dispose of their pet's waste?
The online community weighed in on the incident with a variety of opinions.
Many labelled the resident's frustration as 'petty' and 'sad,' praising the dog walker for being responsible and disposing of the waste properly.
'Actually not a crime. Good guy bagging and disposing of it appropriately,' one commenter noted.
Another expressed surprise that such an act 'wasn't allowed,' admitting to doing the same on their dog walks.
On the flip side, some sympathised with the resident's dismay, branding the dog walker as having 'no class' and suggesting extreme measures such as moving the bins or securing them with padlocks to prevent future occurrences.
The issue isn't isolated to Epping.
In Bondi, another Sydney suburb, a resident vented their frustration after their freshly emptied bin began accumulating a collection of dog waste bags, with additional waste left on the grass.
'Our bin was only emptied last night and already it’s building up a collection of baggies. There’s even a steamer in the grass... get your s*** together, or I’m installing razor wire and an electric fence,' they threatened.
The issue of how to properly dispose of dog waste is a small representation of the larger conversation on community, respect, and shared spaces.
Although many dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets, there is still a debate on where to properly dispose of the waste.
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