Humane SocietyWarns About Animal Poisoning
The Cayman Humane Society would like toinform all pet owners to once again be on alert that someone isputting down poison.
There have been many reports of poisoningsin the Condor Road area behind Bodden Town School, a statementfrom the society said.
"There is no cure for the poison beingused and the animals we know of, all had loving homes and willbe greatly missed. Do not let your animal sniff or ingest unknownsubstances, this may seem extreme or even impossible, but thelife of your pet may be at risk," the release added.
"Some initial signs may include vomiting,muscular spasm, shallow raspy breathing and bleeding from an exitpoint such as the gums. It is not always a good idea to make theanimal vomit as some poisons can worsen the situation."
The Society stressed that children can contractcertain illnesses from animals.
"The fact that the poisoning is goingon in close proximity to the school shows a disregard for humanlife as well as animals. It only takes one child to die from ingestingpoison and you could become a killer, whether by accident or not.Please keep an eye on your pets and children. Those who have perpetratedthis heinous act have clearly broken the law, which prohibitscruelty to animals," the Cayman Humane Society said, addingthat it took such violent acts against animals and humanity veryseriously, because case studies have proven that people who areviolent to animals, tend to be violent to people.
"Do not be mistaken, this is a veryviolent act indeed perpetrated by a very dangerous person or persons.The Cayman Humane Society has zero tolerance for those peoplewho intentionally inflict suffering upon animals, owned or stray.Poisoning is not an acceptable method of dealing with nuisanceor stray animals. Such animals should be reported to the Departmentof Agriculture (947-3090) for collection or whenever possiblebrought into the Cayman Humane Society, 153 North Sound Road,for care and possible adoption," the release continued.
The Cayman Humane Society said it approvedof only one form of euthanasia; that being an intravenous injectionadministered by a qualified vet in an environment where everyeffort is made to ensure the animal is free of apprehension, stressand pain.
"The dogs which were poisoned, sufferedneedlessly and greatly.
It is the intention of the Cayman HumaneSociety to see that the perpetrators of this crime are apprehendedand prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you know ofany animal that has been poisoned, or you have any informationon who may be doing these dreadful crimes, please report the detailsto the police. We want to be certain that whoever is responsibleis brought up on every count of cruelty they have committed,"the society said.
Anyone with questions on this matter cancontact Laurie Fetherstonhaugh, Humane Society Manager at 949-1461.