Another Coyote Poison Bait Incident

Marie LaFreniere · Post by **Marie LaFreniere** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:00 am

Joddy and Beth Croswhite's dog ate poison bait (the dog was tested) this past weekend. The dog is not doing well at all. Whomever is doing this needs to stop.

This is the 3rd reported case of a family pet ingesting the bait. These are beloved pets of families. Joddy and Beth are very upset and beside themselves that they are more than likely going to lose the dog.

Whoever you are......please stop.

AEW · Post by **AEW** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:13 pm

Are these all occuring in the same area?

Angel Welke · Post by **Angel Welke** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:44 pm

I would like to beg whoever is putting poison out to please stop. McKenzie Welke (our great Golden Retriever) ingested organophosphate (a very potent and dangerous pesticide) hidden in a can of sardines and meant to kill coyotes. She was a gorgeous, healthy, 1 year old dog. She was in a coma for weeks at the time of the poisoning. She nearly died in Paul's arms but only for the tremendous skill of Jeff Powers was she saved. The poison blinded her, damaged her joints, put her into kidney and liver failure, and ultimately ended her life before age 11. She should have lived 15 or 16 years because she was strong and well-bred but her life was shortened because of the careless, thoughtless act of the person who put out coyote bait. She SUFFERED needlessly. Again, Paul and I are begging you not to put any other animals through what McKenzie went through.

Beth Croswhite · Post by **Beth Croswhite** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:37 pm

Our sweet yellow labrador, Saiah, is barely alive. She has been poisoned within a few blocks of our home in the Port St. James. Lab tests have determined that this was not a mouse poison. So we know that she did not get into D-Con. Her lungs, kidneys and liver have been affected. She nearly died on Sunday vomiting blood from her lungs. She hasn't eaten since Saturday. We are watching her day & night, praying she will survive.

Humans are killing dogs. Whoever you are, according to your rules...do we put poison out for you now?

Stop putting poison in the food chain! Stop trying to kill beloved pets!

We would like to extend our gratitude to Jeff Powers and Pam Moxham for all their continued help saving Saiah's life.

Beth Croswhite

AEW · Post by **AEW** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:47 am

If there is anything the Beaver island Animal Fund can you please let us know.

Beth Croswhite · Post by **Beth Croswhite** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:25 pm

Our dog seems to be on the mend. She is eating small amounts of food and is slowly getting some energy back. Thanks for your thoughts & concerns. Let's hope no one else's pets are harmed.

Beth & Joddy Croswhite

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:46 pm

Beth, That is good news about Saiah. We are happy to hear it.

Jim and Donna

Andy's Grooming Barn · Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:18 pm

i am so happy to hear she is doing better.
Take care.
Andy