A Neighbor's Warning After Enduring for a Year: "If You Don't Clean Up Your Dog's Waste, I'll Place Rat Poison"

Warning Notice Content Divides Netizens' Opinions
Fines Imposed for Leaving Excrement in Public Places

With the number of pet owners in South Korea reaching 15 million, netizens are debating over a homeowner who warned that they would "set rat poison" after becoming angry at people leaving their dogs' excrement in front of their house. On the 5th, a warning notice posted on a wall was shared on an online community. The notice, written by Mr. A, stated, "There is a careless guardian who keeps bringing their dog to the alley, and every time, the dog poops," and added, "I am addressing the guardian who has the trashy conscience of leaving dog poop without cleaning it up."

As the number of pet owners in Korea reaches 15 million, netizens are debating over a homeowner who, angered by people leaving their dogs' waste in front of their house, warned that they would "set rat poison." The photo is unrelated to the specific content of the article.
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He continued, "You have been doing this for a year, and if you leave dog poop without cleaning it up just one more time, I will spread rat poison in the alley," emphasizing, "If caught, it won't be taken lightly. I will spread the word around the neighborhood and reveal which dog it is." Mr. A also warned, "Clean up the dog poop. I have endured this for a year. As a dog owner, have at least basic decency," and added, "Your dog is only cute in your eyes. To the people in the alley, it is just a poop-producing machine. This is the final warning. If I see dog poop, I will set rat poison."

On the 5th, a warning notice posted on a wall was shared on an online community. The notice, written by Mr. A, stated, "A careless guardian keeps bringing their dog into the alley, and each time, the dog poops," and added, "This is a message to guardians with a trashy conscience who do not clean up their dog's poop and just leave."
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Netizens who sympathized with Mr. A responded with comments such as, "Cleaning up dog poop is basic etiquette," "It's impressive that he endured it for a year," and "We need to set an example for rude people." On the other hand, some reacted with comments like, "What crime did the dog commit?" and "Killing a dog as an outlet for anger is animal abuse."

Leaving pet excrement unattended in public places can result in a fine. According to Article 16 of the Animal Protection Act, a fine of up to 500,000 KRW can be imposed if excrement is not cleaned up.