Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has actually advised dog walkers to stay watchful following an event at Hillsborough Forest Park this weekend which obviously saw 6 dogs fall ill due to consuming harmful foods.
The stunning occurrence which is said to have actually emerged on Friday, 7 July, saw a variety of dogs take ill after they obviously consumed poisonous products while out in the popular Northern Ireland appeal area.
The occurrence is said to have actually made 6 dogs ill, consisting of volunteer search dog Betsy in addition to student search dogs Koda and Rocko, with 3 family animals likewise understood to be impacted.
Read More
K9 Search and Rescue dogs amongst those thought to be poisoned throughout journey to Hil…
The 3 volunteer K9 Search and Rescue dogs become part of a group which specialises in supplying look for susceptible and hurt individuals all over Northern Ireland. The organisation just recently made headings for its lifesaving operate in Turkey following the destructive earthquake previously this year.
All the dogs received emergency situation care at a County Down veterinarian after taking in the poisonous food spread around Hillsborough Forest Park.
The products are said to consist of stacks of chocolate, grapes, raisins, prunes and chocolate biscuits, all of which can be fatal for dogs if consumed in big sufficient amounts.
A representative for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council said: “We are aware of an incident involving foodstuffs which were left in Hillsborough Forest Park and have made a number of dogs very sick.
“While we look into this further, we would urge dog owners and walkers to keep their pets on the lead at all times and to be vigilant.
“If anyone using the park has concerns or notices something unusual, please contact the Council immediately on 028 9244 7300.
“In the meantime, we are following up with the dog owners involved. Anyone whose pet has been affected is asked to get in touch with us.”
Meanwhile, an online fundraising page targeted at recovering a few of the veterinary expenses associated with the occurrence has actually been established.
James McMordie states in his appeal: “A number of parks and commons popular with dog walkers have been targeted recently by people leaving toxic substances such as rat poison down. But purposely depositing piles of food such as chocolate, grapes and raisins, all commonly known to be potentially deadly to dogs, may be a new approach.
“We hope to help raise funds to cover at least some of the veterinary bill related to this incident as dog lovers and dog handlers they should not have to face this alone.”
On Monday afternoon, the online fundraising appeal had actually raised £2,600 of its £1,500 target.
On 8 July K9 Search & Rescue NI composed on social networks: “All the sick pups are doing well. The dogs and handlers had a long night, but all seem to be doing well today. They will be kept under close watch before going back to vets on Monday for blood checks.
“We are grateful to the vets, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and the Police Service of Northern Ireland for their swift action.”
The fundraising appeal can be gone to online.
