A chihuahua has died from a presumed baiting event on a suburban Melbourne street.
It contributes to a growing variety of baiting reports in the surrounding locations, as dog owners are encouraged to be additional vigilant while walking their family pets.
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Local dog owners state they are now dealing with Victoria Authorities and the council to examine the baiting claims, while cautioning others about possibly targeted locations.
Armadale, Como Park, Fawkner Park, Prahran Square, Phoenix Square are flagged as locations of issue in a Stonnington Neighborhood Facebook group alert, published by regional dog owners who have actually been looking at reports of believed baiting.
Stonnington Council informed 7NEWS. com.au: “In response to recent concerns raised by members of the community about the potential presence of dog baits, Council is taking the extra precaution of erecting signs in and around popular dog exercise areas.”
Among Rose Van Bakel’s 4 chihuahuas was killed in a presumed dog baiting event recently.
Bambi, a chocolate brown chihuahua, was simply days from his fourth birthday.
“He ate poison on the nature strip,” Van Bakel stated in a social networks post.
“Even though it was (removed from) his mouth in no time, he started salivating and frothing at the mouth.
“Within half an hour, I rushed him to the hospital, and he passed away.
“He ended up deaf and blind, totally brain-dead from the poison, and he died in my arms in the end. It was just a shocking situation.”
She stated Bambi’s death has actually impacted her other 3 dogs.
“They saw him go through so much pain, they don’t want to walk at all and they’re not eating,” she stated.
“More people need to be very careful. I thought I was very careful because I’m fully aware of the baiting in the area, but it just happens way too quickly.
“I pulled out as much as I could from his mouth but, being such a small dog, it still killed him.
“He was honestly my baby, no words can describe how I’m feeling. I’m so broken.
“His birthday is in three days, he would have been four years old. Nothing can prepare you for the loss, particularly when they are so young.
“It’s devastating, and it’s been going on for many months. But for a small chihuahua he never stood a chance.
“He was so sweet and beautiful.”
Bambi is among 3 dogs reported to have actually passed away of believed baiting in Melbourne, according to regional sources.
A City of Stonington representative informed 7NEWS. com.au: “Council takes all reports of suspected baits seriously and rigorously tests any suspicious matter collected in its parks and reserves.
“While actual cases of dog baiting are very rare, the City of Stonnington encourages dog owners to be vigilant in ensuring dogs do not ingest any foreign material while they are being walked.”
‘Don’ t bin the bait’
Regional dog owners have actually been advising the regional neighborhood to be familiar with baiting.
“We must all assume that all dog parks and many streets contain poisoned bait. You are advised that off-leash exercise is unsafe,” a Stonnington Community Facebook group alert stated.
“Consider getting your dog a muzzle.
“Also it’s been suggested that a dog in Armadale was recently poisoned on its own property – poison potentially thrown into a front garden.”
One dog-lover published on social networks that she spoke with Victoria Authorities about the reports of baiting and encouraged: “Please don’t bin the bait. Take it to the police as they held the last lot of baiting there as evidence.”
Stonnington City board encouraged dog owners to work out additional care when walking their dogs.
“This is a timely reminder to always keep a close eye on your dog and don’t let them eat anything on the ground,” it stated in a social networks post.
“If you are worried your dog has eaten something suspicious, contact your vet immediately or if you suspect baiting please contact us or VicPol.”
St Kilda Veterinary Center likewise provided a social networks cautioning to family pet owners.
“We are kindly requesting our clients be extra vigilant when walking their dogs at local parks and to report any sightings of bait or cases of dog poisoning in the community (with details of time, place found and photo evidence if possible),” it stated.
An e-petition has been lodged in the hope of presenting harsher charges for those condemned of baiting.
It intends to highlight a “need for harsher penalties for persons found guilty of placing poisonous substances in public places with the purpose of harming animals or other living beings”.
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