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Italian city orders dog owners to wash away urine or face €500 fine


Livorno council says residents have complained of foul smell following rise in number of pets

Dog owners in an Italian port city will be required to clean up their pets’ urine from public spaces or face fines of up to €500.

Luca Salvetti, the mayor of Livorno, on the Tuscan coast, introduced the measure after complaints from residents about the smell of dog urine, particularly in parks and children’s play areas.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/01/italian-city-dog-owners-clear-up-urine-fine-livorno

Author : Angela Giuffrida

Publish date : 2026-05-01 13:47:00

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