I was inspired when I read about eight year old Ellie Pattie of Burntisland in Fife (Scotland). Ellie has been faced with something many people of all ages have to deal with – watching where they walk because some dog owners fail to clean up after themselves. Ellie had been faced with this every morning on her way to school and her mother’s response to her complaints was to suggest she do something pro-active, rather than just complain.

I can’t decide which I love more – the fact that this mother gave her daughter the message that she had a right to speak up and speak out to local councillors, or the fact that Ellie took the suggestion on board and did just that.

When an eight year old girl is taking a political stance about her environment and being encouraged by parents and the response of the council, the future looks a little brighter, and perhaps a little cleaner!

Article: Ellie calls foul on anti-social dog owners

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