Warning issued over possible poison left close to Navvy Bank

The view from Suil na Mara looking onto the Navvy Bank

Less than two weeks after a local councillor’s dog died after consuming what is believed to have been poisoned sardines on the grounds of County Hall, reports have emerged about poison having been left out in another part of the town popular with dog walkers.

Earlier this month Cllr Marianne Butler was walking her dogs when they consumed sardines that had been left at the fountain of the Millennium Centre on St Alphonsus Road.

They became ill a short time later, with one of the dogs dying and the other having to have his stomach pumped.

It is believed the alleged poisonous sardines were left out for a particular type of bird but it is illegal to do so on a number of grounds.

Following on from that, a local schoolteacher raised the alarm earlier this week when she reported that someone had put poison down close to the Suil na Mara estate on the Lower Point Road.

There are reports that poison has been left around the grass area where dogs would frequently be let off their leads on the Navvy Bank.

Reports have also been made to a number of the relevant local authorities on the matter and while the investigation is ongoing it’s better to be safe than sorry and be careful what your dog eats when out and about in the area at present.

Dogs asked to be kept on a lease in Ice House Hill Park following birth of ducklings

The ducklings in Ice House Hill Park

Following the birth of a number of young ducklings in Ice House Hill Park recently, Louth County Council have issued a warning asking owners to keep their dogs on a lead while using the park.

This is to avoid the new born animals being attacked and to ensure a safe park environment for everyone.

Dundalk Dog Rescue to host annual Picnic in the Park event next month

Dundalk Dog Rescue will host their annual Picnic in the Park event at Ice House Hill Park on Sunday August 17^th at 2pm.

Kicking off at 2pm, this year’s event promises to be a memorable day out for both you and your dog.

Entrance is free and there will be plenty of events on the day including horsehose throwing and duck fishing for kids.

A range of other competitions will also be held including Most Obedient, Waggiest Tail, Like Their Owner, Cutest Crossbreed and Most Disobedient.

Dundalk Dog Rescue information day this Friday

Dundalk Dog Rescue will hold a fostering and volunteering information day this Friday from 10am to 6pm in the Long Walk Shopping Centre.

The group are desperately in need of more bodies to assist them and will have a stand in the centre all day on Friday so that interested parties can come along and speak to current volunteers.

Anyone who cannot make it can also email info@dundalkdogrescue.ie for further info.

Dog owners warned to be wary of thefts

 

A poster has gone up around the area warning dog owners to be wary of thieves looking to steal their pets.

A criminal gang is said to be operating on both sides of the border, taking dogs to be used as bait for fighting dogs.

Canine crèche could be on the way to Dundalk

The new creche is expected to be an extension of Joanne’s current venture, Problem Paws

A canine crèche could be on the way to Dundalk.

The facility, which will look after people’s dogs when they are away or care for them by training or grooming them, is earmarked for a unit in the North Link Business Park on the Coes Road.

The business, which is being proposed by Joanne Byrne, is waiting for planning permission from Dundalk Town Council before it can get the go ahead.

Joanne currently runs Problem Paws and the new venture is expected to be an expansion of this business.