Pet owners are being warned about potential ‘poisoned sausages’ being left in an area of Bristol after reports a dog died last month. Posters have appeared around Greenbank inEaston dog owners to be cautious and to keep their pets ‘safe and close’ after the incident.
According to the posters the dog fell ill after eating a sausage on Cooperation Road on Friday, September 27. The poster claims the dog was taken to the vet the following day but then ‘died tragically’ on the Sunday morning.
The posters, which are anonymous, state that the police are involved and that ‘there’s no doubt the sausage was poisoned.’
The author of the posters is urging anyone who has information regarding a potential local dog poisoner, to contact the police. In January this year there were reports of meat being poisoned in Greenbank cemetery, close to where the recent incident took place.
After a sausage was found stuffed with pills, Avon and Somerset Police warned dog walkers back in January: “Our PCSOs found a piece of meat that had been stuffed with pills. Whilst we are unsure exactly what it was intended for, please be careful about what you let your dogs eat whilst out on a walk.”
Back in January locals shared a photo of a sausage cut in half laced with Tramadol, which was reported to police at the time. On this occasion, the dog was okay but others were warned to “ be careful and keep an eye out for dog bait”,The Mirror reported.
The new posters which can be found near the new Chocolate Factory development by Camerton Road read: “Dear Neighbours, On Friday September 27th, a local dog ate a sausage left on the ground on Cooperation Road, (next to the Chocolate Factory, opposite Camerton Road).
“Her owner took her to the vet when she showed signs of illness. While the vet was treating the dog, she died tragically on Sunday morning.
“There’s no doubt the sausage was poisoned. The police are involved.
“Please, if you have dogs or know dog owners, let them know and keep your pets safe and close. And if you saw anyone involved in this, please report it to the local police.Thank you.”
Avon and Somerset police have been approached for a comment.