Mass poisoning of dogs in Tres Cocos area

[pedro]

Cindy there - I have just been informed of a mass poisoning of dogs just over the bridge. The vet has literally just arrived back in the country and will be available in her surgery at Pedro's Inn at about 11.20 onwards. You can call us on 610-3647, 226-3825, 610-5526 - you will either get hold of Laurie the Vet, Cindy or Peter.
This is a terrible thing.

[Lemon Crush Lara]

i am not a political person, and i am not posting this to incite any sort of discussion or argument...

to be very plain

I am very grateful that we have Laurie on the island now. I am very grateful to have the comfort that just minutes after landing back after 8 days in the states, two dogs were able to be treated.  For the two dogs that were able to be treated, those families are at least at some closer moment of peace.

as an 'animal person' with a 19 year old cat, i understand the depth of connection some people get from their pets. 

i'm just glad she was here for them.  it is a tragic day for the island and for some very dear friends who had a very big, senseless losses today. 

[Three_Palms]

This is meant to be something of an open letter to Laurie the Vet.  I walked my dogs last night at around 1:00 AM around my house in the Tres Cocos area (ground zero for the recent poisoning).  When my dog came upstairs he was experiencing big tremors, foaming at the mouth, and acting extremely crazy.  I rushed the dog to Laurie's at around 2:00 AM.  Despite the late hour and the fact that she had worked a very long day dealing with the other poisoned dogs, she didn't even hesitate to get dressed and come take care of my dog.  She administered several different kinds of medications that very well might have saved his life from the toxin that he had ingested.  Laurie sat in the vet office treating him for nearly 2 hours until 4 AM while he recovered and was able to clear the toxins out of his body.  She then boarded him and kept him under her own observation until 9 AM.  I can't express my appreciation enough for saving my dogs life and doing it without question at such a late hour.  I don't really get into a lot of the drama between the two animal hospitals, because I appreciate all the help that is given to the animals.   I want to say thanks for the selfless act for my dog!!  

P.S  For seeing my dog between 2-4 AM, medicine, 2 examinations, boarding, and the overall discomfort of having to see me at 2 in the morning, Laurie only charged me $230 bz.

P.S.S  As much as I hate to thank Peter or give him credit for anything, he was there in the clinic at 2 AM helping me and Laurie administer the emergency care for my dog.  When I left at 4 AM he was still there cleaning cages and helping Laurie perform her vet duties

Thanks a ton Laurie (and Peter)

[Sunshine]

Thank goodness we have the SPAH and Dr. Laurie - yeah thanks to Bad Peter too.

In the meantime exactly how can you scour the entire area to see if there is any more poison laying around.  I have been told that the poison smells good to the dogs or it is masked by whatever meat it is wrapped in.  The remaining poison meat is obviously still out there!  That is so scary.  You can't let your dog run around the yard, you can't take them for a walk.  What can you do? 

I guess the NACNW needs to get a group together to walk the area in the same manner that you see cops do it when they are looking for clues for a missing person.  Leave no stone unturned.
 
We gotta find the poison and the people that have spread it around.

[klcman]

Probably should not say this, but.........what if this were a new poison placement, not a leftover?


Very lucky, Jason!

[Three_Palms]

We are not sure if it was from a person purposely poisoning, or perhaps a scorpion or something like that.  We just can't know for sure.  I am searching and searching and searching the area though just to be sure.  I doubt there was a second set of poison dropped.  I talked to an police officer last night and he said they had no leads.  I think signs should be posted in the area about the reward offered.  I bet that if this was done by more then one person, someone will be willing to rat on the other one.  It works a lot.  Who is it exactly that is offering the reward?

[ragman]

Three-Palms,  Laurie is a very dedicated vet.  One night about 7 or 8 PM I stopped by to see her when I saw the light on inside.  She was sitting there nursing a large dog who was probably not going to make it.  Actually she was draining excess fluids from the dog and it was a slow process.  She said she had to do it to make him feel more comfortable until a decision about his future could be made. I sat with her for a while and she looked tired but kept at it.   I'm sure this was a process that took many hours after I left.  I really have a lot of admiration for her devotion to duty and the Island is lucky to have her.

She allowed me to let PP or PPP or whatever his name turned out to be, out of his cage and I played with him for a short while.  To me it was so sad to see these sick animals.  But I really learned something about the person I was observing and she is a hero of sorts in my book. 

[wasntme]

We are not sure if it was from a person purposely poisoning, or perhaps a scorpion or something like that.  We just can't know for sure.  I am searching and searching and searching the area though just to be sure.  I doubt there was a second set of poison dropped.  I talked to an police officer last night and he said they had no leads.  I think signs should be posted in the area about the reward offered.  I bet that if this was done by more then one person, someone will be willing to rat on the other one.  It works a lot.  Who is it exactly that is offering the reward?

Scott from Palapa Bar ( the President of North neighborhood watch) is offering the reward for the arrest and conviction.  Whomever has done this should be strung up by their toenails but my question is this... what is the Belize Law for Cruelty for animals?  Will they get anything in the courts besides a slap on the wrist?

[BettyJ]

Trust me, the residents of Tres Cocos will not have to refer to "official Belize Law" in seeking justice for our beloved pets!  I understand that the reward is now up to $1500 BZE and will be paid by NACNW (also called NACHO) Neighborhood Watch group.  I agree we need signage for locals, but the contact number must be the NACNW contact (as opposed to the police authorities for obvious reasons). 

[Barnacle]

i just want to say that i am very sorry for all effected by this and i want to toss out a HUGE thank you to the people who are helping the animals!!!!!

[wasntme]

Charles Broson "Vigilante" action.  LOVE IT.  Sign me up!  I live in San Pablo and our neighbor's dog got poisoned a few weeks ago.  I am first on the list to torture the tortureres. (sp?)

[BettyJ]

Reward now stands at $2000 for information leading to the capture and conviction of the criminal that did this. The NAC NW offered $500 and people have been adding to it.