Warning to keep an eye on dogs after another baiting report
Pet owners are being urged to keep an eye on their dogs after yet another report of suspect meat has been made, this time to the Port Adelaide Enfield council at a reserve north of the city.
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Port Adelaide Enfield Council is urging pet owners to keep an eye on their dogs, after a report of dog baiting at Clearview.
It comes after southern dog owners were put on high alert recently after suspicious meat was found at two different southern suburbs parks.
The council received a report late Thursday of two dog baits being found at Somerset Reserve at Clearview.
The baits were in the form of chicken pieces with snail bait stuck in them.
Mayor Claire Boan said it was important these cases were reported as soon as possible.
“We advise dog owners to keep an eye on their pets at all times when out in public, and to be aware of what their dog is sniffing,” she said.
“If you find anything suspicious please report to your local council immediately so that they can remove it and investigate.”
The RSPCA has received more than 50 reports of dog baiting this year.
A spokeswoman said it was disappointing to hear of more cases.
“Like most people, we find it appalling that anyone would want to deliberately poison any animal,” she said.
“The suffering for any animal that ingests poison can be extreme.”
The spokeswoman said the RSPCA recommended anyone walking their dog in the public areas to keep their pet on a leash and to watch for anything dangerous the dog might sniff at and try to eat.
“If you suspect your dog may have been poisoned, it’s imperative the animal is seen by a vet as soon as possible,” she said.
“Even the suspicion that poisoning may have occurred warrants immediate veterinary attention.
“We remind our community that anyone found guilty of causing harm by deliberately poisoning animals risks being charged with aggravated cruelty, which carries a potential penalty of $50,000 or four years in prison.”
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