Cornwall sculptures call on pet owners to dispose of 'dog mess' responsibly
The so called "poo dogs" in Falmouth are made from litter from Cornwall's beaches, paths and walkways
A new sculpture series of dogs made from litter has launched in Falmouth, to remind dog owners to dispose of waste responsibly.
The dogs have been made from rubbish collected from Cornwall's beaches, paths and walkways.
The campaign - aptly named “Poo Dog” - was officially launched with the installation of a sculpture at Boscawen Fields in Falmouth, which has been identified as an area with particularly high rates of dog mess.
The so called "poo dogs" aim to highlight the issue of dog mess in public places and spark discussion about being a responsible pet owner.
Jade Jackson, Project Coordinator for the organisation stated “The aim of this campaign is to celebrate those who always clean up after their dog, and to try a lighthearted alternative to signage which can often be negative or completely overlooked."
Jade added: "The sculpture was created almost entirely from materials that we have collected on litter picks across the county, highlighting how much waste is being strewn across our ecosystems - often including dog poo neatly bagged in non-biodegradable plastic, just to be left in a hedge or on the path.
"If you happen to spot one of our dog sculptures out on a walk, then we encourage you to snap a picture with #poodog to show your support for poo-free paths."
Over the past few months, the Clean Cornwall team have been crafting an innovative campaign to help Cornwall’s communities combat the issue of dog fouling in our otherwise stunning outdoor spaces. Similar sculptures are to be installed in dog fouling hotspots across the county.
You can find more information about the project on the Clean Cornwall website.