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Frustrated residents in one Gloucestershire town have started a campaign against 'inconsiderate dog owners' who fail to clean up after their pets.

The picturesque town of Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds is reportedly 'a minefield of dog excrement', and a super hero black-and-white pooch in mask and cape could be their saviour.

A 'pack' of residents, under the collective Dog Turdinator, have launched a four-part poster campaign across the town to draw attention to the issue.

The pack say enough is enough. The unpleasant health hazards created as a result of the levels of fouling are 'disgraceful.'

The leader, and spokesman of Dog Turdinator, DT Alpha-Male said: "Enough is enough.

"There have been so many occasions where irresponsible dog owners have emptied their dogs all around the town and not picked up the mess left behind.

"Repeatedly walking back from the pub at night in the dark is like walking through a minefield, not knowing what you are going to step in.

"Dog excrement is often coiled up on my driveway and left there for me to deal with.

"It's disgraceful that irresponsible dog owners can't be bothered to do the right thing.

"It's not only visually unpleasant, it's a health hazard and it certainly doesn't smell like roses.

(Image: Dog Turdinator)

"We love responsible dog owners who do use the towns network of dedicated dog and general waste bins.

"We just wish others would do the same.

"We hope everyone gets behind the Dog Turdinator initiative and it is rolled out further afield around the Cotswolds and, who knows, nationally."

The issue of dog mess left on the streets is not one restricted to Stow-on-the-Wold, with many people across Gloucestershire crying out about a perceived increase in the level of animal waste.

(Image: Dog Turdinator)

Dog Turdinator has said their poster campaign 'consists of four creative executions.'

Each poster message takes a lighthearted approach to an important issue for residents. They hope the 'visual yet direct approach' will make people aware of how 'unpleasant not picking up dog mess can be.'

Three posters have been placed in 'key locations' around the town.

The "Everyone Loves" posters have been placed on dog and waste bins around the town, to 'thank responsible dog owners for using the bins.'

(Image: Dog Turdinator)

DT Alpha-Male explained the reason behind their logo, saying: "The logo is a cartoon character of a black and white dog with a super hero mask and cape.

"Every super hero has a purpose, Dog Turdinator is dedicated to fighting the evil of dog poop left behind by inconsiderate dog owners.

"Protecting the public and keeping the local area clear of doggy do do one turd at a time."