Dog feast alarm: Cities in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district raise the alarm!

Dog feast alarm: Cities in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district raise the alarm!

In the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district, the problems with dog droppings have increasingly escalated in recent years, as different municipalities report. Four cities - Rotenburg, Hauneck, Ronshausen and Cornberg - complain about increased dirt by dog ​​droppings, which have become a considerable annoyance for residents and municipalities. While the situation in Niederaula and Bebra remains constant, there are increased complaints in Bebra. Kirchheim is also confronted with constant problems, especially due to the lack of dog droppings. Nentershausen and Ludwigsau report unchanged or even deteriorated conditions.

in Bad Hersfeld, Philippsthal and Heringen, on the other hand, an improvement has been determined, but the problem with dog droppings remains pressing. The employees of the building yards who encounter the legacies of the animals when mowing and thereby have immense difficulties are particularly affected. Acute contaminants are mainly on playgrounds, in daycare and school outdoor areas as well as on cemeteries. Popular places where dog owners run their animals, such as the Schlosspark in Philippsthal, the square at Anger in Bebra and Schillerplatz in Bad Hersfeld are badly affected.

consequences for dog owners

The consequences for irresponsible dog owners can range from warnings to fines. However, the evidence is often difficult. In Obersuhl, educators report challenges because children often have to pay attention to dog droppings. Although there is a dog decorative bag dispenser, it is not used enough. The Mayor of Wildeck, Alexander Wirth, emphasizes that the municipality is not responsible for cleaning public areas, which further reinforces the problem.

526 dogs are registered in Wildeck, of which 276 live in Obersuhl. The municipality also puts a strain on problems with the disposal of the feces. In order to counteract this, daycare and crèche employees rely on information and reminders. In the future it is planned to set up signs to point out the problem. Many passers -by express their lack of understanding of the disorder from the deposition full of feces in nature.

legal aspects and fines

The legal framework for dog droppings differ from state to state in Germany. The fines for leaving dog droppings in public space vary significantly. Examples of possible fines are:

• Baden-Württemberg: 25-150 €
• Bavaria: 20 - 150 €
• Hessen: 20 €
• Hamburg: 30 - 100 €
• Thuringia: 20 €

In many communities, different fines can be imposed, and dog owners are obliged to dispose of their animals' feces in public places. If repeated violation is repeatedly violated, higher fines may occur. It is easy to know that dog droppings in your own garden can lead to neighborhood disputes, even if there are no legal consequences as long as this is not unreasonable.

The persistent difficulties with dog droppings not only represent a problem to be solved for the municipalities, but also affect the coexistence of the citizens. The need to clarify and create effective disposal options remains the top priority.

HNA reports about the current situation in the district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg, while Bussgeld catalog represents the legal framework and possible fines. The habits of many dog ​​owners derived from this contribute significantly to the public discussion.