Urgent warning to pet owners in two major cities
A Sydney council has issued a warning after a dog has fallen ill and passed away in the Eastern suburbs, due to a possible poisoning incident.
Pet owners all around Sydney, and additionally in Perth, are being warned to look out for dog baiting that’s happening in both the major cities.
The beloved dog fell ill last week after returning home from a walk around Bondi, Waverley Council warned.
“Rangers visited the area with the owner, who remembers seeing the dog eat something in or near a pile of leaves under a tree on Ocean Street,” a spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au
While the dog’s cause of death has not been confirmed, the council added rangers also found two dead pigeons in the area.
“Council has put signage up in the area and is asking dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead and always keep a watchful eye on what their dogs are eating during walks,” they said.
“Our thoughts are with the owner of the dog at this very sad and difficult time.”
An additional post by a local pet shop warned potential baiting could also be happening across Bondi.
Pet shop Paddo Pets warned in a Facebook post that Waverley Oval may also be a target with more pets in the area falling victim to the potential poisoning, with one woman sharing on Facebook that her cat had gone missing and was worried he had been poisoned.
On Tuesday, RSPCA WA also issued a warning after it received reports of “potentially dangerous dog baiting” in Perth’s Alexander Heights, where a 9-week-old puppy had fallen victim.
All pet owners have been urged to keep an eye out on their yards for anything suspicious and to report anything unusual immediately to the RSPCA Cruelty Hotline on 1300 278 358.
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