Dogs to be Allowed into More Welsh Heritage Sites

Fri, 16 Oct 2009

The owner of a number historic sites in Wales has extended its scheme to allow dogs into some of its sites. The historic monuments body Cadw trialled the initiative at 17 of its sites in April and following a successful six month period, the scheme is now being extended to a further 11 sites throughout Wales, though dogs must be kept on leads, with pet owners expected to keep their animals under close control and clean up after them. Bowls of water will be available to dog owners upon request.

The Community Safety Partnership in Conwy and Denbighshire will be offering pet owners free poo bags to ensure the problem of dog fouling does not spread. Local authorities already receive thousands of complaints a year about dog fouling, and the partnership is keen to ensure that the problem does not spread with the expansion of the new scheme. On the advice of vets, the partnership reminds animal owners that dog mess can contain a parasitic worm, toxocara canis, which can cause harm to children and animals.

Among the new sites to welcome dogs are Chepstow Castle, Coity Castle, Criccieth Castle, Dolforwyn Castle, Ffynnon Gybi, Flint Castle, Grosmont Castle, Kidwelly Castle, New Castle and White Castle .

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