If you are taking your dog for a walk in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)
area, remember two things: keep your pet on a leash and scoop the poop — failure
will result in a Dh200 fine for each offence.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the
master-developer of JLT, has installed “dog waste stations” that will ensure
that pet owners clean their waste and just not walk away.
“Penalties relate to the JLT master community rules where
fines can be levied. The current fine is Dh200 for failing to have a dog on a
leash and Dh200 for failing to remove waste,” DMCC said in a statement sent to
Emirates 24|7.
There are 50 stations, manufactured locally, across JLT -
40 installed and 10 additional ones to be deployed as landscaped areas are
completed.
All are strategically placed adjacent to potential areas
where owners may be expected to walk their dogs.
“JLT is, to our knowledge, the only community that
provides dog waste stations.
“All others provide signage but limited or no facilities
to help residents comply with the rules. These rules are necessary for the
safety of other community users, children and the dogs themselves,” claims
DMCC.
Ahmed B, a resident of JLT, says: “It’s nice to see that
we have got these dog stations installed. Now, I hope that people will use them
to clean their dog waste and not just walk away.”
He adds: “I have noticed people talking their dogs for a
walk and not bothered to clean up the mess. Of course, it’s an eyesore, but may
spread certain diseases as well.”
Rohit Sharma, a resident of Saba Towers, says: “I have
noticed some pet owners caring enough to clean up the place, but some are
negligent. They care a damn about others.
“Good, these negligent owners will be fined, but how are
they going to catch the owner,” he quips.
Dog feces contain parasites that include E-Coli, tapeworm
and hookworm.
Children are most at risk because their immune systems
aren't able to fight off the bacteria like adults can.
In July 2011, DMCC said it has no plans to ban house pets
in the master community, but owners associations will have the right to impose
restrictions in their buildings if they seek to.
"DMCC has developed comprehensive Master Community Rules
which include, but is not limited to the regulations related to owning pets
within the Community, as well as in relation to Buildings Interface.
“These rules are in their final form, having been
extensively reviewed and are pending final approval for implementation,” a DMCC
spokesperson had said.
JLT has 58 completed towers including 27 residential,
seven mixed-use, 22 commercial towers and two hospitality
towers.
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