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Two dogs poisoned with antifreeze
Toronto, ON (CA)

Incident Date: Friday, Mar 31, 2006
Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 8172

Classification: Poisoning

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Reward: $1,000

Veterinarians in the Beach were struggling last night to save a Dalmatian who appeared to have been poisoned with antifreeze.

The 12-year-old dog named Sooner is being treated "aggressively," said Jonathon Mitelman of the Kingston Road Animal Hospital. The prognosis looks grim, the vet said, because antifreeze is quick to do irreparable damage. Sooner's sibling, a 12-year-old female named Shannon, was put down about two weeks ago after suffering serious kidney damage from what toxicologists identified as poisoning. "Immediately thereafter we called animal control," Dr. Mitelman said. "We were interviewed by police and detectives." The owners believe both dogs were poisoned in their backyard.

Dr. Mitelman said the vets were hopeful, although they haven't seen much improvement. "It's agony for them, these pets are their children," he said of the owners.

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The Humane Society of Canada (HSC) is concerned about two dogs who were poisoned recently in the East End of Toronto and is offering a $1,000 reward for information resulting in the conviction of those responsible for committing these cruel acts.

"While outside in their owner's fenced-in yard last month, two Dalmatians were fed food laced with antifreeze which contains the highly toxic substance ethylene glycol," states Al Hickey, HSC Western Regional Director.

The Humane Society of Canada is not only concerned with these cases of poisoning, but also with the numerous poisonings of dogs that have occurred in Ontario during the last few months.

"No circumstance warrants brutally killing dogs with poison," says Michael O'Sullivan, HSC Executive Director. "Leaving poison for dogs is not only dangerous for the intended victims, but also for unintended potential victims including young children and wildlife," states an angry O'Sullivan.

O'Sullivan, whose family shares their home with dogs and cats, wants to remind people that for everyone's sake they need to keep their pets under strict supervision at all times. "Our four legged friends depend on us for their well being and that includes protecting them from those who would do them harm," he said.

Any owner who suspects their pet has been poisoned should contact their veterinarian immediately.

"Cruelty to animals is a criminal offence," says O'Sullivan. "Offenders face maximum penalties which include fines of up to $2,000 and up to six months in jail and up to six months in jail, a criminal record and be prohibited from owner or working with animals for up to two years."

The Humane Society of Canada is asking for the public's help in dealing with those who commit such horrendous crimes. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Toronto Police 55 Division at 416-808-5500 or The Humane Society of Canada at 1-800-641-KIND (5463).

Source: CNN Mathews - May 31, 2006
Update posted on Jun 4, 2006 - 10:54PM

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Two dogs poisoned with antifreeze
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