Poisoned bait laid at the side of Bowen Road and a dog victim. Many suffer a horrendously painful death.
For more than two decades, the Bowen Road and Black’s Link areas have become synonymous with a suspected dog poisoner. In the early 1990s, dogs were found poisoned almost every month by ingesting bait left in the grass verges along this scenic stretch.
Increased action by the police and SPCA inspectors, as well as growing public awareness, have helped reduce the number of poisonings. However, poisonous bait continues to be found in this vicinity, in concealed areas away from the main road.
Over 200 dogs and an unknown number of cats and wild animals have been poisoned in this area.
Note: Owners should closely observe their dogs for similar symptoms AFTER any walk in that area. Dogs can also ingest poison left in the environment when they lick their paws or other poisoned surfaces, resulting in similar symptoms much later.
The SPCA Inspectorate and the Police will promptly patrol the area and clear any bait left to avoid further poisoning.
An SPCA Inspector puts up a warning poster - we recommend protecting your dog with a basket muzzle.
$200,000 Reward Notice
The reward will be paid, either in full or pro-rata, to a member of the public, or apportioned amongst members of the public, giving information to the SPCA within the period specified in this notice, leading to the arrest and conviction of the culprit(s).
Reward Expiry: 31 Dec, 2017
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