Two more dogs die Thursday by poisoning in Robeson County
2/23/2007 12:23:54 AM
John Wilkerson with Maxton Animal Control says it happened in the same neighborhood as the seven other killings.
NewsChannel 15 looked through the police reports, and in every case but one, the dogs came in contact with the poison in the morning. Whatever the poison is, it's fast-acting. In some cases only taking as little as 20 or 30 minutes to kill. Some of the symptoms of the poisoning include muscle tremors or seizures, vomiting, foaming at the mouth or any unusual behavior. If you suspect your dog has been poisoned take it immediately to the vet.
Kathy Stewart who operates the Home Away from Home Rescue in Florence says at this point it's crucial that dog owners not take any risks. "Before I would let my dog outside, I would walk the property and see if I saw anything on the ground. And I would take my dog out on a leash by my side, and you could even go to the extent of buying a muzzle that's a wire muzzle, where they can't eat anything."
The body of one of the animals will be sent to Raleigh for tests. A total of nine dogs now have died from poisoning. Police found what they call residue in the yard where one of the dogs was found Thursday. They're still looking for the person responsible.
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