13 dogs die in N. Yorkshire

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Just read this article, no idea what would kill dogs so quickly, I wouldn't have thought all dogs would have eaten something on their walk. Some speculation it could be blue algae as there was a lake in the field,but I don't know how quickly that has an effect. Hope they find out soon before any other dogs are affected. RIP poor dogs
 
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RSPCA press release:

Friday 27 May 2011

The RSPCA and police are appealing to dog walkers in Cross Hills, Keighley, to take care after several dogs fell ill and died after being walked along the same footpath.

The footpath, off Station Road, is a popular area for dog owners to walk their pets. North Yorkshire police and the RSPCA received calls after seven dogs died between Friday 20 and Wednesday 25 May. Another dog died yesterday (26 May).

One veterinary practice in the area admitted five dogs which were suffering from seizures and died shortly afterwards. Another vet surgery admitted another three dogs which were suffering from similar symptoms and also died.

The RSPCA and police are working with Craven District Council to try to determine the cause of the dogs' deaths. Tests are also being carried out.

RSPCA animal welfare officer (AWO) Sally Ramsden said: "We are extremely concerned about this situation. People are taking their dogs out along this footpath and within less than 20 minutes, the dogs are suffering convulsions and dying.

"We don't know what could be causing this but we strongly suspect that the dogs may have been poisoned. We also cannot rule out the possibility that this is being done deliberately.

"These dogs have suffered horrendously and we desperately need to hear from anyone who has information about these incidents. In the meantime, we really need people to stop walking their dogs on this footpath."

Those with information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 or North Yorkshire police on 0845 60 60 24 7 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The path has been cordoned off and signs advising dog owners have been put up.

(In addition, Blue-Green Algae has been ruled out by the environmental agency, according to the RSPCA on twitter https://twitter.com/#!/RSPCA_Frontline).
 
My friend has just told me this EXACT thing happened in Bath about six or more years ago - only there were fewer (but too similar to be discounted) deaths. Healthy dogs fitted and died just after a walk in Sydney Gardens, and a few were taken ill but survived. Someone should maybe look into this...
 
Dobiegirl said:
There is some sick f......s out there.
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may i ask why you posted that please?
they have no idea what has caused it yet, it could be an innocent mistake on spraying in the area, something viral that the local wildlife have spread,airborne..... the list is endless & is proberly not anything done with malice in mind.

jumping the gun a bit.
 
I would be very surprised given the scenario if this wasnt malicious. I live on a farm and anything thats sprayed has been rigourously checked so dont believe its a spray thats drifted over the hedge.

After the results of the toxicolgy test if Im wrong I will be the first to put my hands up and admit I was wrong.
 
Didn't this happen in Nottingham last year? In one particular area? Is it something the council are spraying? Seems a bit random for deliberate poisoning.:confused:
 
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