Snail pellets scattered over Blackburn nature strip to deter dog walkers
An irate neighbour fed up with dog poo fouling his Blackburn nature strip has gone to sinister lengths to deter dog walkers.
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An irate neighbour fed up with dog poo fouling his Blackburn nature strip has gone to sinister lengths to deter dog walkers.
The man is believed to have scattered potentially fatal snail bait on his grass after becoming fed up dog poo outside his home.
The disgruntled man posted a “safety notice” on his fence, alerting passers-by the area had been “treated with chemicals” because of “irresponsible dog owners not picking up after their dogs”.
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Attached to the sign was a cut-out of the warning label from the snail pellet packet, advising that “poisoning of pets may be fatal”.
The man’s property is on a corner block and the sign could only be seen from up close.
One of his neighbours last night shared photos of the sign on Facebook to warn pet owners who walk their dogs near the property.
Her post has been shared by more than 200 others outraged at the attack on pets and wildlife and the potential risk to young children.
A number of people reported the hazard to Whitehorse Council and the RSPCA, while some contacted police.
Council officers attended the house yesterday and removed the snail pellets from the nature strip.
When Whitehorse Leader visited at 11.30am on Thursday, there was no sign of the pellets.
Council general manager corporate services Peter Smith said officers made the area safe, took down the sign, “reported the incident to a number of authorities for investigation and are reviewing what further action can be taken”.
Mr Smith said anyone who was aware of similar acts should contact the council immediately on 9262 6333.
A dog almost died in Bayswater North last month after rat poison was scattered in the backyard it was playing in.
Boronia police investigated the incident after the owner said she believed someone had jumped the fence into the backyard to plant the pellets.
In April 2015, the Herald Sun revealed the RSPCA was receiving more than two reports of Victorians attempted to kill animals with poisonous baits each week.
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