Cold Ethyl 63 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Dont know if you have heard but thought id post it just in case CROSSPOSTED: Poisoning suspected after several dogs die Dog walkers advised to take care in Cross Hills area Friday 27 May 2011 The RSPCA and police are appealing to dog walkers in Cross Hills, Keighley, to take care after several dogs fell ill and died after being walked along the same footpath. The footpath, off Station Road , is a popular area for dog owners to walk their pets. North Yorkshire police and the RSPCA received calls after seven dogs died between Friday 20 and Wednesday 25 May. Another dog died yesterday (26 May). One veterinary practice in the area admitted five dogs which were suffering from seizures and died shortly afterwards. Another vet surgery admitted another three dogs which were suffering from similar symptoms and also died. The RSPCA and police are working with Craven District Council to try to determine the cause of the dogs’ deaths. Tests are also being carried out. RSPCA animal welfare officer (AWO) Sally Ramsden said: “We are extremely concerned about this situation. People are taking their dogs out along this footpath and within less than 20 minutes, the dogs are suffering convulsions and dying. “We don’t know what could be causing this but we strongly suspect that the dogs may have been poisoned. We also cannot rule out the possibility that this is being done deliberately. “These dogs have suffered horrendously and we desperately need to hear from anyone who has information about these incidents. In the meantime, we really need people to stop walking their dogs on this footpath.†Those with information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 or North Yorkshire police on 0845 60 60 24 7 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The path has been cordoned off and signs advising dog owners have been put up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shell 42 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Blimey... that's awful. Where's the original report from? Was going to cross post myself. shell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Cant remeber lots of forums have it up as a sticky just thought to post it here in case anyone goes up there off here.The more who know the better might just save a few dogs.Poor dogs must be something pretty strong if theyre dying within 20 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shell 42 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Cant remeber lots of forums have it up as a sticky just thought to post it here in case anyone goes up there off here.The more who know the better might just save a few dogs.Poor dogs must be something pretty strong if theyre dying within 20 minutes. i know... was just thinking that myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morton 5,368 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I live local and have not heard anything about all this,id have thought the local press may have picked up on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 it was on calendar news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little fish 3 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Dont know if you have heard but thought id post it just in case CROSSPOSTED: Poisoning suspected after several dogs die Dog walkers advised to take care in Cross Hills area Friday 27 May 2011 The RSPCA and police are appealing to dog walkers in Cross Hills, Keighley, to take care after several dogs fell ill and died after being walked along the same footpath. The footpath, off Station Road , is a popular area for dog owners to walk their pets. North Yorkshire police and the RSPCA received calls after seven dogs died between Friday 20 and Wednesday 25 May. Another dog died yesterday (26 May). One veterinary practice in the area admitted five dogs which were suffering from seizures and died shortly afterwards. Another vet surgery admitted another three dogs which were suffering from similar symptoms and also died. The RSPCA and police are working with Craven District Council to try to determine the cause of the dogs’ deaths. Tests are also being carried out. RSPCA animal welfare officer (AWO) Sally Ramsden said: “We are extremely concerned about this situation. People are taking their dogs out along this footpath and within less than 20 minutes, the dogs are suffering convulsions and dying. “We don’t know what could be causing this but we strongly suspect that the dogs may have been poisoned. We also cannot rule out the possibility that this is being done deliberately. “These dogs have suffered horrendously and we desperately need to hear from anyone who has information about these incidents. In the meantime, we really need people to stop walking their dogs on this footpath.†Those with information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 or North Yorkshire police on 0845 60 60 24 7 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The path has been cordoned off and signs advising dog owners have been put up. Sorry bump ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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