Two Dogs Die From Suspected Poisoning - Earlwood

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From the NSW Police news website

Two dogs die from suspected poisoning - Earlwood

Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011 11:55am

Police from the Ashfield Local Area Command are investigating the suspected poisoning of three dogs in a park at Earlwood yesterday.

Between 6.30 and 7.30am (Tuesday 15 February) a woman was walking her 13-year-old Boxer, and her friend’s 10-year-old Labrador in the public reserve on Glenview Avenue.

The dogs have stopped to eat a piece of bread that appeared to have been soaked in a blue coloured substance.

Within 15 minutes of consuming the bread the Labrador died, and the Boxer was taken to the vet suffering severe affects of poisoning.

Later that morning, about 8.30am, another woman was walking her six-month-old Labrador in the same park when it consumed another piece of bread.

Within 15 minutes the dog had died.

Police are advising any members of the public who may be walking animals in the reserve to be cautious and exercise vigilance.

If you are walking a pet through the area, or playing with children, please be aware of contaminated food scraps, or rubbish that may be present.

Anyone who may have information about these matters should contact Ashfield Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.