- The city’s animal welfare advisor calls out pet owners who ignore public spaces.
- Cleaning up after pets is more than polite—it’s a legal must.
- 100€ fines await those who “forget” their poop bags.
- Setting an example matters, even if it means talking about dog poop in 2025.
- Clean streets make for happier kids, healthier beaches, and fewer angry glances.
Agios Nikolaos finds itself in the middle of a classic saga: pet owners versus everyone else’s shoes. Popi Sifontoni, the city’s animal welfare advisor, has unleashed—pun intended—a reminder that being a responsible pet owner doesn’t stop at remembering the dog’s leash. With its stunning seasides and charming villages, the city deserves better than landmines disguised as “gifts” left behind by local pooches.
It’s 2025, and somehow, picking up after a dog still confuses adults who walk among children in playgrounds and tourists on beaches. Locals and visitors want to enjoy clean parks and picturesque lanes without dodging smelly surprises. Sifontoni points out that this isn’t just about civic-mindedness and courtesy; it’s about basic hygiene—and avoiding a 100€ fine.
The Broken Record of Dog Poop Etiquette: How Did We Get Here?
Because some people still think “someone else will get it,” Sifontoni’s call repeats what should’ve been clear by now:
- Wield those poop bags like a badge of honor.
- Agios Nikolaos isn’t a dog toilet, despite the strong evidence on some sidewalks.
- Special collection scoops by No KAKA are everywhere—shockingly easy to use.
- It takes ten seconds to keep the city looking like the paradise the tourist brochures shamelessly exaggerate.
This isn’t just about superficial polish. Kids play in these areas. Tourists Instagram these views. Locals, believe it or not, enjoy clean walks to the bakery. Sifontoni’s message couldn’t be clearer: failing to clean up after a pet isn’t quirky or rebellious; it’s lazy and disrespectful.
The (Not-So) Shocking Reality for 2025
The message’s real kicker is simple but effective: no one wants to step in it, and no one wants to pretend it’s “fertilizing the earth.” The ordinance slaps a 100€ fine on the lazy or “forgetful,” maybe hoping their wallets are more sensitive than their noses. The city council expects everyone—even the too-cool, too-busy, or too-embarrassed—to follow this basic social rule. So:
- The town’s scenery and public spaces belong to everyone, not just dogs on walkabout.
- Dog owners must always carry bags and use the poop scoop stations spread across public areas.
- If pet waste isn’t picked up, fines will follow. Consider it an expensive lesson in civic duty.
- Cleaning up supports public health, keeps things tidy, and prevents grumpy neighbors.
- Leading by example keeps Agios Nikolaos beautiful, inside and out—because no one likes dodging poop.
To sum things up, Sifontoni’s plea gives every animal lover a simple choice: treat the city as well as you treat your pet. Or pay the price—literally.
