Sausage laced with poison thrown over dog owner’s fence
THE RSPCA has warned owners that attempts to poison dogs have become increasingly common after a Paradise Point family’s pet was targeted.
Ratsak pellets were discovered hidden in meat thrown over the fence of a home on Friday afternoon. The dog’s owner claimed in a Facebook post that her pet was “lucky to be alive” following the incident.
Such acts of animal cruelty are an “ongoing issue”, said RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty.
“Sadly, these types of incidents are very common, not just on the Coast but everywhere,” he said.
“Often neighbourhood disputes about dogs barking lead to idiots taking the matter into their own hands.”
Mr Beatty said there were measures owners could take to stop excessive barking issues such as hiring a dog trainer or behaviourist, and providing the dog with extra stimulation during the day.
However, not all baitings were caused by neighbours fed up with constant barking. Mr Beatty’s three-legged dog Tripod was a victim of baiting several years ago despite the fact she did not bark.
“Someone baited all the dogs in the street and police never found out why, so I am speaking from experience when saying it is common,” he said.