TAKING THE LEAD
Pet supply chain with more than 100 stores giving away free essential TODAY – but you‘ll have to act fast
Here's how you can get free dog poop bags tomorrow
PET supplier Jollyes is offering customers free free dog poop bags.
But you'll have to act fast - as only 140 rolls will be handed out at stores after doors open today (Friday).
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Jollyes hopes the money-saving initiative will encourage dog owners to be more mindful of their pup's pooping habits.
For shoppers' convenience, the "power poop bags" feature a battery-style reminder alerting dog parents when the roll is about to run out.
The rolls will be dished out to the first customers at the launch of its new store in Blackburn, which opens at 10am.
They will also be handed out at Jollyes stores across the country.
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The retailer was motivated by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s campaign to urge dog owners to steer clear of dog fouling.
Several councils across the nation have launched a crackdown to combat the problem brought on by careless dog owners.
Some local authorities have even been known to fine dog owners a hefty £200 if they're caught.
Irresponsible dog owners who ignore the initial fines could face an increased fine of a staggering £1,000 in court.
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While Jollyes' giveaway lines up with the unveiling of its Blackburn store, it extends to each of its locations.
Committed to the cause, the British chain is writing to every council in the country to inform them of its roll out.
This means each and every of its stores, which exceeds 100 locations, will supply 140 free dog poop bags to their first customers on Friday.
Jollyes stores will be giving out around 225,000 of their bags.
A huge quarter of UK households have a pet dog, producing a staggering 350,000 tonnes of waste each year.
Councils are always keen to keep pavements clean, but here's the low-down on dog-fouling rules.
How much can you be fined for not picking up your dog’s poo?
It is illegal to leave dog poo in a public area, as not only is it unpleasant, but it can also be dangerous.
Fines for uncollected dog mess vary between constituencies, but dog owners could receive a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £100 on the spot if they have not cleared up their dog's mess.
In rare cases, dog walkers can even be given a fine for failing to produce a dog poo bag when walking their pets in public.
While the charges can vary from council to council, refusing to pay up can land you with a day in court, and a £1000 fine.
Polling revealed over a quarter of dog owners asked haven't bothered to clean up after their pet, and over a third of this number admitted this is something they frequently failed to do.
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