Consell gives dog-owners dispensers and bottles to clean pet mess from public spaces

cartell 2021 cansThe Formentera Department of Environment has unveiled a new campaign seeking to educate dog-owners about the importance of picking up after their pets in public spaces. To make the job easier, the Consell has made available 3,000 bag dispensers, 1,000 bag pack refills and 1,000 bottles of sanitising liquid free of charge at the FDE (Àrea de Medi Ambient, Carrer de Mallorca, 15, Sant Ferran).

Interested islanders can schedule pickup by calling 971 32 12 10 or emailing mediambient@conselldeformentera.cat (proof the animal has been chipped will be requested). The Consell based its €6,219 order on Formentera’s 3,105 chipped dogs in the Balearic Islands Identification Registry of Pets (RIACIB).

In the words of FDE chair Antonio J Sanz, “pet owners need to be responsible for their animals. As this initiative highlights, we could all be a little more mindful of keeping our streets and parks clean. We’re appealing to pet owners’ sense of responsibility and asking everyone to do their part, because promoting cleanliness and respect for the surroundings is everyone’s business.”

9 April 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera