Park dog appeal

DOG OWNERS in Dunbeg are being asked to keep their pets out of the park as it is stopping a child with allergies from playing in the area.

DOG OWNERS in Dunbeg are being asked to keep their pets out of the park as it is stopping a child with allergies from playing in the area.

The issue was highlighted at a recent Dunbeg Community Council meeting after after a member of the public complained about dogs being allowed to roam around the park and on to equipment.

This could potentially have dire consequences for at least one child, who suffers from allergies and uses an EpiPen.

A spokesperson for Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) said: ‘A problem with dog fouling in Dunbeg playpark was raised by one of our tenants and by Dunbeg Community Council.

‘We arranged to work in partnership with the community council to ask dog owners to show respect for other users of the playpark and the association has offered to provide two signs advising no dogs should be in the playpark. We hope dog owners will take heed of the new signs and not allow their pets to go into the playpark.

‘ACHA staff carry out weekly inspections of the playpark and have never found evidence of dog fouling. We have, however, contacted the council’s dog warden to alert him to the complaint.’

A spokesperson for Argyll and Bute Council said: ‘This playpark belongs to ACHA, but we will ask our wardens to carry out extra patrols in the area.’