If you'd been to India, you'd realize what real pollution was, and stop this infernal grizzling about dogs. It really is the pathetic whining of a pampered generation who don't realize how lucky they are to live in a civilized town. Grow Up, and learn to enjoy life instead of searching for faults!
How bored I get when disrespectful teenagers moan and whine. An upbringing in a reasonably pleasant place like Dawlish is something that kids are very fortunate to have. Have they ever been to Bangladesh (I have, Dhaka). If you're bored, go on a walk to Dawlish Warren, play tennis, cricket, - go and scrawl graffiti on Somerfield if you must - but don't just sit there like some moronic zombie ...