ZB ZB
Live now
Start time
Playing for
End time
Listen live
Listen to NAME OF STATION
Up next
Listen live on
ZB

Pet owners warned about rat poison in local park

Publish Date
Sat, 16 Jun 2018, 3:20PM
Auckland dog owners warned over Western Park in Ponsonby after a dog died from consuming rat poison in the area (Photo/ Getty)
Auckland dog owners warned over Western Park in Ponsonby after a dog died from consuming rat poison in the area (Photo/ Getty)

Pet owners warned about rat poison in local park

Publish Date
Sat, 16 Jun 2018, 3:20PM

Auckland dog owners on social media are advising others to avoid Western Park in Ponsonby after they say a dog died from consuming rat poison in the area.

Community group I Love Ponsonby took to Facebook to say its working to have the poison removed.

One person says they saw a homemade sign notifying people of the use of poison last weekend and has urged the Council, if it's responsible, to make it clearer if there are dangers in the park.

Amanda Easterbrook, owner of dog walking business Sticks and Bones, says people need to keep a close eye on what their pooch picks up.

"Its just about watching them and just making sure they're not picking something up that's unsafe and shouldn't be. If they seem to be sniffing in an area more than they normally would that's a cue for you to call them away."

Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you