Dog poisoned with Temik
Maxton, NC (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008
County: Robeson

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Robert Earl Smith

A Maxton man was charged Tuesday with animal cruelty after authorities determined a dog had been poisoned with a pesticide.

Lawmen received a complaint in February that Robert Earl Smith, 53, of the 100 block of Azalea Court had put out chicken scraps contaminated with a poisonous substance. A dog consumed the chicken and was later taken to X-Way Road Animal Hospital.

The dog was treated for poisoning and later released to its owner, said Capt. Tammy Deese of the Maxton Police Department.

A piece of the chicken was sent to Rollins Laboratory in Raleigh for testing, where it was determined it contained Temik, a pesticide.

Lawmen are investigating other complaints of animal poisoning.

Smith's bail was set at $5,000.

References

• Fayetteville Observer - June 4, 2008

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