Firstly can I say I've stayed away from this forum for some time as views can easily become toxic rather than helpful but this issue has been raised to see if solutions can be raised as well as opinion.
We own a property in the Marina de la Torre area of Mojacar and have just returned to the UK after being there for two weeks. It is noticeable that the area is fast becoming a dog's toilet. Dog muck of every size, shape & texture is everywhere , pavements, paths, planted areas and so on. Can someone please tell me what is wrong with the mentality of dog owners in Spain, (and I'm referring to all nationalities), who cannot see that they are destroying the beauty of the area and making it smell like a toilet. This is not unique to Marina de la Torre as this is a common feature of the pavements in Mojacar and Garrucha, & I've noticed during this winter period the same is happening on the beaches. It's a mess? Why don't local officials and owners get a grip. Wardens issuing large fines and bans may help? It's just embarrassing! I'm a real dog lover so not anti dogs at all but for the love of God just pick it up and bin it. I've raised this to garnish some reaction from owners who do and don't pickup though I'm guessing the later will be too ignorant to respond.