DENVER (KDVR) — A poison pellet that appears to have been legally dispensed was eaten by a dog while walking through the Tapestry Hills neighborhood, leading to an investigation.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the agency's animal law enforcement officers are investigating the "recent" incident, in which a dog "ingested rodent poison while walking through the Tapestry Hills neighborhood." The agency did not share details of the dog's condition on Sunday afternoon, but FOX31's Alliyah Sims spoke with the dog's owner.
Off-campus fire in Boulder forces 7 from apartmentsThe dog, Emma, is an 11-month-old German Shepherd who was hospitalized for the poison. The dog's owner, Jens Loechert, told Sims that animal law enforcement told her the poison "was not intentionally spread to kill animals like dogs," but was instead spread in a backyard and carried elsewhere by wildlife.
Emma, an 11-month-old German Shepherd, was hospitalized after eating a rodent poison pellet. (Courtesy Jens Loechert)This poison pellet was eaten by Emma, an 11-month-old German Shepherd, which caused her hospitalization. (Jens Loechert)Emma, an 11-month-old German Shepherd, was hospitalized after eating a rodent poison pellet. (Courtesy Jens Loechert)The neighborhood appears to be located off Buffalo Trail, near Daniels Park, in Castle Pines.
“Animal Law Enforcement Officers are working to determine the exact number of tablets that would have come in the package that the individual purchased to determine if there is still a cause for concern for other neighbors in the area,” said Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement Sgt. Bryanna Munns in a Douglas County Sheriff's Office release.
“This serves as a good reminder to take extra precautions when using rodent poison. Always consider the potential risks to pets, wildlife, and children in your community," Munns added.
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly also weighed in on the incident.
“The safety of our community, including its pets, remains a top priority," he said in a sheriff's office release. "We appreciate the cooperation of all residents as we work together to prevent incidents like this from happening again.”
Douglas County authorities recommend residents follow several safety tips when using rodent poison, including:
Read and follow all label instructions carefully Place poisons only in areas that are inaccessible to pets and children Securely store unused poison in a safe location Monitor outdoor areas for signs that the poison may have been moved or scattered.Anyone who suspects their pet has ingested rodent poison should seek immediate veterinary care. Contact Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement at 303-660-7529 for more information.
FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radarAccording to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, pets often eat baits or poisoned rodents, leading to their own poisoning. If you are using rodenticides around your home and have pets, keep the original packaging or receipt so the type of poison can be identified.
It can also be a good idea to make a list of where, when and how much poison is dispersed around your property.
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