Australia, 5 Dogs Dead, Suspected Poisonings, Sunshine Coast Beach, QLD, August,2022

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• At least five dogs have experienced poisoning symptoms after visiting a popular dog beach.
• The dogs had to be euthanised, prompting a warning from vets and Sunshine Coast Council.
• Police are now investigating and anyone with information is urged to come

The suspected poisonings happened in the Point Cartwright area, which is popular with dog owners.
The reserve doubles as an off-leash area from 4pm until 8am.
Vivienne Williams is part of the La Balsa Bow Wows group and said her members were in shock.
Some had expressed concern communal drinking bowls might have been contaminated.
Ms Williams said there had been animosity between owners and a group of residents who wanted to ban dogs from the reserve.

Five dogs die after suspected poisonings at a popular Sunshine Coast beach

Pet owners have been urged to stay vigilant after a spate of suspected poisonings in an area popular with dog walkers.

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What a low and cowardly act, poisoning beautiful innocent dogs, this is the work of a cold hearted person/s, maybe, a psychopath!
I advise to be vigilant after a person angrily opposes your use of a leash off dog park. It’s so heartbreaking seeing the pictures of the lovely dogs, their owners are devastated, Sophie was a rescue dog, their life cut short by a heartless person!
I hope the law catches up with them before more dogs are killed!
JMO

 

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Dog bowls removed​

Sunshine Coast police and the RSPCA are investigating, with at least seven dogs affected, including the five that have died.
Several of the owners told authorities their dogs had drunk from water bowls at Buddina, near beach access 210.
Sunshine Coast councillor Joe Natoli said portable drinking bowls had been removed while fixed bowls had been sealed to prevent further contamination.

"It's certainly serious matters," Senior Sergeant Cordwell said.
If found to be a deliberate act, those responsible could face up to seven years in jail.
"It is concerning enough for us to commence an investigation."

Dog owners' heartbreak as poisoning investigation ramps up

At least seven dogs are suspected to have been poisoned at a Sunshine Coast beach. Police, the RSPCA and the council are trying to confirm the cause of the tragic deaths.

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