A load of s***t!

These last few days, it is impossible to walk along our local streets without foxtrotting to avoid the piles of dog poo.

Venturing out in the dark presents an even greater chance of landing in a pile of it.

I kept pondering why the quantity had suddenly increased. Has there been an upswing in the adoption of dogs to cheer us up in the economic gloom?  Have I missed some campaign to encourage dog ownership and therefore outside activity?  Are even more dog owners not clearing up after their pet's lack of anal retention?

Now at last, I've realised what it is. The dog owners are just being lazy. The local open land is much too far away - at least another 5 minutes walk.  Now that the nights are drawing in and the weather is no longer conducive to a sunny stroll, the nearest pavement will do.

Poor dogs!