Italian city orders dog owners to wash away urine or face €500 fine
Livorno council says residents have complained of foul smell after 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. Continue reading...
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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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