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#199945 - 06/25/2008 08:30 AM |
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I find this very disturbing .. I'm not a fan of off leash dog parks but this is just sick that someone would do this to someone's pet.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080624/national/dogs_poisoned
Police find poison bread, dead raccoons in Toronto park where dogs poisoned
By Kristine Owram, The Canadian Press
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TORONTO - The unsolved case of dog poisonings in a landmark Toronto park took a decidedly bizarre and sinister twist Tuesday after police detailed eyewitness reports of dead raccoons in the area posed in disturbing ways, including one with a bouquet of flowers placed in its outstretched paws.
With two dogs dead and at least six others sickened, likely from poison-laced bread and contaminated drinking bowls, a usually bustling off-leash section of High Park was deserted, save for one woman who made sure to hang onto her dog Fargo's collar once she learned of Tuesday's developments.
"I live around here and I guess I'm not going to be coming back," said Suzanne Cote, her voice cracking with emotion.
"This is very distressing."
Police tape cordoned off an area known as Dog Hill and notices warning dog owners about the recent spate of poisonings were taped onto signs designating the off-leash area. On Monday, police issued a public safety alert, warning pet owners and parents about potential poisoning dangers in the massive west-end park.
Toronto police Det. Suzanne Pinto said a mushed-up pile of bread soaked in some sort of poisonous substance was found in the park Tuesday. Police were also treating a hydrant used to provide pets with drinking water as another source of the poison, which Pinto said is likely antifreeze.
But at least two of the sick dogs have no trace of antifreeze in their systems, leading police to believe there may be two sources of poison, as well as two culprits.
The off-leash area of the park has long been a source of contention between pet owners and park users who believe dogs spoil the park when they're allowed to run free.
The poisoned bread was found on the edge of the off-leash area, meaning the poisonings may be connected to the dispute, said Pinto.
She added that the poison used was so strong that it killed all the plants around the bread, yet it was clearly very enticing to animals, including Hannah, one of the dogs that died.
"Hannah ingested it and she's a good dog, she listens to her owner, but she was drawn away from her owner, she smelled this, she specifically went for it and ingested it quickly," said Pinto.
"Other than that she's a great dog, so it really was a powerful draw to the animal."
Pinto said that pet owners should take this as a lesson to keep a close eye on their pets.
"I'm not trying to scare anybody and say that our society has taken a dark turn, but you have to be vigilant with your children and your dogs and what they're sticking their noses into," she said.
"If you're going to take them off-leash and let them romp around, it's your responsibility as a good owner to know what they're going to stick their faces into."
Dozens of dead raccoons and squirrels have also been found in the area, leading police to believe that someone was testing the poison before they used it on dogs, said Pinto.
The ways in which at least two of the raccoons were posed - one with a bouquet of flowers, another with a dead squirrel - indicates the work of a "sick, twisted" individual, she added.
"You're just going after a defenceless animal, in my book. If you have a beef with the owner, you should go after the owner," said Pinto.
"This vigilantism is misplaced, it's distorted and disturbed, and it's going to lead to further trouble down the road for this individual. We're going to run into them sooner or later."
Pinto warned the park should not be considered clear of poison and said people with dogs or children must be careful.
Cote said she'll be holding onto Fargo "very closely" in the future, and hopes the culprit will find the help he or she needs.
"This person is probably not really stable and probably needs a big hug," she said.
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Re: Police find poison bread, in Toronto dog park ..
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#199949 - 06/25/2008 09:11 AM |
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This has been all over the news. It's really sad, and sick.
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#199952 - 06/25/2008 10:33 AM |
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This is a truly horrible story. These are some truly SICK individuals. Not only have they poisoned beloved pets, but they took the time to pose dead racoons?
This story highlights why dog owners should consider teaching food refusal to their dogs. Poisoning like this can happen in the public place, as well as in your backyard. Fueding neighbors, or just plain sadistic people can poison your dog in a heartbeat with a little antifreeze. Food refusal may just save your dogs life.
Ed has a good article on the website about poison-proofing your dog:
http://www.leerburg.com/poison.htm
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#199953 - 06/25/2008 11:36 AM |
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Whats really sad is that does not suprise me one bit. A lot of the people in my area would shoot or poison a dog without giving it a second thought. Ive seen too many cases to count.
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#199956 - 06/25/2008 12:23 PM |
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I find this very disturbing .. I'm not a fan of off leash dog parks but this is just sick that someone would do this to someone's pet.
Ugh. This is pretty much a nightmare of mine. And what makes this story really spooky is the fact that there is no single target, this person is just out to lure and hurt any animal that he/she can, without even a care for the wildlife in the area - the "disturbing" corpse posing adds a whole 'nother level of "wrong". That kind of sinister nature just gives me the creeps, and I'm afraid I disagree with Ms. Cote - unstable, yes, but the last thing this guy needs is a hug... I hope they catch him.
~Natalya
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#199963 - 06/25/2008 01:26 PM |
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I'm afraid I disagree with Ms. Cote - unstable, yes, but the last thing this guy needs is a hug... I hope they catch him.
The sad part is even if they catch him/her/it, the laws that protect animals worldwide are so without teeth. The punk would get not much more than a slap on the wrist by the judiciary system I'm afraid.
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#200019 - 06/26/2008 06:49 AM |
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The ones who need a hug are the people who lost their dogs.
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#200028 - 06/26/2008 09:19 AM |
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Anyone that would poison and then pose an animal after it dies is a very disturbed individual. I wouldn't be allowing my dog or my child access to that park.
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