I AM writing regarding the Citizen (February 11), about the disgusting state of the streets.

I am a dog owner myself and my pets never foul the streets.

I am also a big animal lover.

But I'm sick of cat dirt in my garden.

I remove a shovel full of it every day.

I've tried everything on the market to keep cats off. But nothing seems to work.

I love my dogs dearly.

I don't want them getting worms and other illnesses from cat dirt.

Why isn't there something done about cats, as well as dogs.

I am writing this on my behalf and for the hundreds of people who have the same problem.

This must be a big health hazard.

A pensioner, name and address supplied

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