There has been two cases of poisoning that has killed two dogs one at newmillerdam and the other at sandal castle, I only heard of this through my partner from her Facebook I wouldn't expect anyone to be caught as their likely to drop at at times when no one's looking, just thought those who have dogs to be aware of this sick person acts.

Hope it ok with you poptart

Fine by me. Worth letting people know.

More than 1 at newmillerdam from what I've heard. Some sick person has been leaving poisoned sausages about the place, similarly at sandal castle

As a dog lover I think this is vile, I assume even none dog lovers do. Why would you kill an animal who’s only aim in life is, with the odd exception, to be your friend.

Yes some dogs can be a pest but feed the owners the poison if you feel that bad but then that’s not the cowards way is it.

Thanks Snowie as I was going to take mine around the dam tomorrow, very grateful for the heads up.

There really are some sick people about. This problem is becoming more prevalent. I rarely let my dog off the lead nowadays and always pull him away if he seems to be dallying too long.

Think there was a similar issue on the land behind the Swan and Cygnet a couple of years ago. Not sure what the police are doing about it, or can do about it.

Deserves the death penalty IMO.

Hang em all

That’s a bit harsh BLM, particularly on those like me, who aren’t particularly fond of cats and dogs that mess in one’s garden.

Not particularly fond of it myself but when your a responsible dog owner you tend to pick up after your pets and dispose of it correctly in the bins, I get angry at those who don't pick up and even worse the ones that do then leave them hanging from trees, we have a special bag that is on the lead that we can then keep until we get to a bin it's no hardship carrying it around and we have three dogs. We also use biodegradable bags that are made from corn.
Who ever is doing it has no care for nature in general as it can effect wildlife as well as the dogs that go to a a walk

Build a big fence.

I wouldn't go as far as that I just make them eat the same stuff they laced the sausage meat with

Similar event in Coxley Woods at Netherton 3 or 4 years , don't think they got anyone for it.

Yes was reading this myself on facebook, who on earth could do such a thing.

Some real sock folk around.

We have just got a Labrador pup, and its a shame, as I like walking round Newmillerdam and the surrounding paths.

Made Mrs EW aware about this, as she has just recently set up her own pet care business

That might have been me DS on my way home from the Cricketers

It is quite a serious thread lads so lets show a bit of respect to all animal lovers on here please .

Yeah, do some not realise that scavenging birds such as magpies, crows, etc and mammals such as hedgehogs and foxes will be endangered.

Didn’t know Chris Packham was a Wakey fan, good on him

I think we should wrap it up here BLM, danger Of upsetting someone. but Please tell me you didn’t wipe your bottom on my rhubarb leafes.

no it was your runner beans

The dogs and cats don’t know it’s a garden let alone if it’s yours!

The owners on the other hand! They are the ones at fault.

What about cats, these creatures allowed to roam wherever, slaughtering millions of birds, mammals each year, spreading disease in their waste, deposited on anyones property, yes dog owners should keep dogs on leash particularly in countywide where they often do great harm to farm animals. I have already stated I’m not a cat,dog, lover, I don’t see them with the same sentiments as pet owners, each to their own I guess.

I’m a dog man myself so I’m kind of biased against cats at the best of times and you do have a point although I’d stop well short of poisoning them



Dogs unlike cats cane be well trained and well looked after. Cats are semi domesticated dogs are fully, not the cats fault, it’s just that dogs want to please far more.

There is no excuse for a dog attended by its owner to foul where people live. Picking the stuff ups no fun but in my case I rarely take th where that’s required, it’s just common sense.

My dogs relieve themselves quite literally in the wild. I suppose there is a very minor risk of someone stepping in it but these are the kind of areas only dog walkers go and we should really have our witts about us.

On pavements and parks etc it’s not acceptable but it’s typical of some people (not their pets) who just don’t consider others. Same folk who hoof litter out of windows, get drunk at kids parties and so on.

Shame as they ruin it for us all, including the dogs.

Can't bear dogs but would never poison them or their dumb owners. With the exception of true working dogs, I think having them is a bit pathetic and sad. Takes all sorts though.