Italian city orders dog owners to wash away urine or face €500 fine
The city of Livorno in Italy has mandated dog owners to clean their pets' urine from public areas or face fines up to €500. The rule, introduced due to resident complaints about odors and hygiene, applies from 20 May to 31 October. Owners must carry cleaning tools and are prohibited from allowing dogs to urinate near entrances or public设施.
- ▪Livorno's mayor introduced the urine-cleaning rule after residents complained about foul smells and hygiene issues.
- ▪Dog owners must carry water bottles and sprayers to clean pavements, benches, and even vehicle wheels.
- ▪The measure is in effect from 20 May to 31 October, targeting warmer months with less natural cleaning from rain.
- ▪Fines for non-compliance range from €25 to €500, and similar rules already exist for dog feces in the city.
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Dog owners must carry water bottles and sprayers to clean pavements, benches and even the wheels of parked cars and scooters. Photograph: GettyView image in fullscreenDog owners must carry water bottles and sprayers to clean pavements, benches and even the wheels of parked cars and scooters. Photograph: GettyDogsItalian city orders dog owners to wash away urine or face €500 fineLivorno council says residents have complained of foul smell following rise in number of pets Angela GiuffridaFri 1 May 2026 09.47 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 09.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDog 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…
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