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Dog Walkers Needed At Fayette County Animal Shelter

If you're looking for some exercise and love dogs, the Fayette County Animal Shelter is looking for your help.

The shelter posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday asking for "strong capable dog walkers" to volunteer.

"Our dogs are so excited to get out of their kennels and go for a walk. They are not always mindful that they pull - sometimes a lot," the post said.

The shelter representative said dog walkers will get an "amazing workout" of their core, back, shoulders, legs, and arms.

It's a fun way to "get your steps in" and help the sweet dogs who are excited to get out and walk.

If you'd like to volunteer, they ask you to send Sally a text message at 203-510-6615.

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Dog Walkers In The Villages Need To Use Flashlights At Night

To the Editor:

I sometimes leave before daylight and come home in the night. I love dogs, but people, when walking your dogs in the dark please carry a flashlight or some kind of lighting so you can be seen. There is one lady that walks her dog on my street and she has a lighted necklace on. Most times while walking your dogs in the dark you also have dark clothes on. This is for your safety as well as your dog.

Janet WaldenVillage of Hacienda South

Professional Dog Walkers To Pay New Licensing Fee

A new licensing scheme will see professional dog walkers pay £360 a year to use several Surrey beauty spots.

Banstead Common Conservators (BCC), which manages Banstead Commons, said the scheme aimed to "regulate the number of dogs walked commercially on its sites" and to "ensure the safety of everyone who uses the land" .

The land, which covers 1,350 acres and is owned by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, includes Banstead Heath, Banstead Downs, Park Downs and Burgh Heath.

Emma, a self-employed dog walker, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), she believed there was a "disdain" for the profession and accused BCC of being "heavy-handed".

"They are refusing to supply the legal standing for the scheme. I just don't know what else to do," she added.

The land managers say they are using their powers under paragraph 18 of the Metropolitan Commons Banstead (Supplemental) Act 1893 act to restrict commercial activity.

A dog walker, who asked not to be named, told the LDRS professional dog walkers had been "left in the dark" and there had been "no dialogue" with the managers implementing a scheme.

A BCC spokesperson said: "All of our engagement with any user of Banstead Commons is done with respect and in accordance with our statutory duties."

The BCC added they responded to all inquiries and had hosted three informal meetings about the licensing scheme.

The spokesperson added they received "positive feedback" about the new measure.

Currently, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is running a pilot commercial dog licensing scheme on Nonsuch Park. The licensing fee costs £200 a year with a limit of six dogs.

The new scheme for Banstead Commons is due to take effect on 1 April.

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