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Holly Lennon

Silverburn shopper spots 'dog poo' in food court as pet-friendly trial continues

Lazy dog owners have been accused of allowing their pets to defecate in Silverburn shopping centre.

The centre announced that it would be opening its doors to dogs back in October after demand from shoppers and retailers.

During the ongoing trial period, owners can bring their dogs into the centre and food court with a number of retailers including Waterstones and H&M also allowing them into stores.

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Water bowls and waste bag stations have been placed around the complex but regulars have reported dog mess being left behind by some owners.

One customer took to the Crookston and Pollok community page and said they spotted dog poo in the food court on Saturday and had to alert security in order to get it removed.

Another person said they had seen a dog urinate on the floor. She added: "Saw a dog pee yesterday outside next and couple just put napkin over it and walked away."

The decision to allow dogs into the complex divided opinion back in was announced with Glasgow Live readers raising concerns about the mess they could leave behind and the impact on people with allergies.

It seems customers are still divided over the issue with a post on the incident attracting nearly 100 comments.

A spokesperson for Silverburn Shopping Centre said: "Since the dog-friendly trial launched in October, we have been closely monitoring guest, retailer and team feedback and we will update on this in due course.

"We have always been clear that dogs are the responsibility of owners who must be prepared to clean up after their pets. Our cleaning team is on hand to help, however dog owners must respect the rules we have in place."

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