Flashsmum Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) There have been a couple of local dogs apparently baited down by the Shoalhaven River a few weeks ago, and this morning, my Mum was walking her dog at the showground (which is a leash free area), and found balls of mince meat on the ground. She picked them up and threw them in the bin. They looked fresh, and were in an area that there should be no picnickers, so wierd that they were there. She rang me and told me about it this morning. It sh*** me that people would try to bait dogs, especially in areas that are designated for dogs. If you live around Nowra, and use the showground to excercise your dogs, be careful that they don't eat anything. Edited October 10, 2010 by Flashsmum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I would be reporting the find to police ... maybe they could analyse the bait so they know what is being used and maybe help someone else later down the track. Hope they catch those responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Yes its horrible. Im always watching when I walk Riley just in case. No matter how quick we're walking he can pick something up in one quick swoop and shovel it down before I even see what it is. My MIL lives down that way so Ill let her know Wonder if its worth telling the local vet/s ? They could put a notice up and be aware of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Mum is going to contact the Ranger and the police, she said that they pften drive around there in the mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I would go back and retrieve the meat balls for testing perhaps. It may be nothing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 who leaves balls of mince meat on a showground??? Would def collect a sample to be analysed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I would go back and retrieve the meat balls for testing perhaps. It may be nothing at all. I would get a sample as well, I am sure a local vet would know where to get it tested if its suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Wholy crap can you PM me the exact location of the meat balls (the showgrounds are prety big) PLEASE We have about 80 dogs there for training every Wed night. We have a club meeting tonight and i will let them all know and maby go on a hunt to see if we can find some to take to the vet or police to chek . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 It was on the West St side I gather, near the oval there. I will get more of a specific location when I get hold of Mum, and put it on here ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks heaps for the info we will be doing a search befor training just incase, some people are just crule :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 who leaves balls of mince meat on a showground???Would def collect a sample to be analysed People feeding maggies perhaps? There could be any number of explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Anne, i know that there could be any number of explinations but for the sake of our club members i think we should be safe rather then sorry dont you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 I would rather be safe than sorry. I know of two dogs that ate something whilst walking along the river, and both got ill. They were treated by the same vet, who thought that they had ingested the same substance. Both dogs recovered. I watch our dogs constantly when walking with them, and Harry, the greyhound, is muzzled, so can't pick anything up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Anne, i know that there could be any number of explinations but for the sake of our club members i think we should be safe rather then sorry dont you? I am not saying to not act with caution. I am simply stating that there is no need to be assuming, just return and retireve the meat and have it tested. If I seriously thought I found meat that was baited, I would have it tested to be sure particularly that you know where the offending meat balls are, then the council and Police WILL take action. Otherwise, it is just guess work and no-one really knows and the dogs that come along after you are at risk because you don't have the resources that the Police and Council do. Edited October 11, 2010 by ~Anne~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippetsmum Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edenblue Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) You could even pop a letter to the editor or similar in the local rag down there to get a bit more of an awareness of the prob out there? eta as i spelt poop instead of pop lol Edited October 11, 2010 by ren83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 It was on the West St side I gather, near the oval there. I will get more of a specific location when I get hold of Mum, and put it on here ASAP. Do you mean the Added Area, or the West St Oval? If it is the added area that is where the Shoalhaven Dog Training Club do their obedience /agility training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 The club has been informed and we will report to the police and or ranger if more are found on wed night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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