Elkhunter
New member
04/15/04
Several dogs have died after eating poisoned meat in Buffalo Valley and in the Alpine area.
Now, a possibly poisoned hot dog has turned up in the town of Jackson. A dog owner in the 300
300 block of South Willow saw their dog pick up what appeared to be a half-eaten hot dog.
The owner took the hot-dog away from the dog and turned it in to the police department.
According to Police Sergeant Alan John, final tests are not yet in, but from the meat
looks similar to other hot-dogs that have tested positive for toxic substances. Several
hot dogs that have been tested in the case so far have been laced with a common pesticide. The police
department encourages all dog owners to keep a close eye on their animals and be
cautious about what their dogs are eating. Any one with information about the dog
poisonings should call the police department at 733-2331 or 733-1430.
April 13, 2004
Poison-filled frankfurters have killed a seventh dog near Jackson, prompting
warnings to backcountry visitors and their pets as law enforcement search
for a culprit. The pesticide is known as temik and has sickened three dogs
in Idaho and could be responsible for the deaths of two dogs in Daniel last
month. Another dog became ill from the poison near Moran last week. The
Wyoming Game and Fish Department along with Teton County law enforcement
have started warning area residents of more possibly tainted meat, asking
them to keep their pets close by and report anything suspicious. The tainted
meat should not be touched, as well as any carcasses that may have been
poisoned. The poison can be absorbed through the skin and is fatal. The
poisonings have come at a time when the federal government is preparing to
transfer authority for wolf management over to the states. There has been
controversy with Wyoming and the federal government over details on how
wolves should be managed here.
April 9, 2004
In Alpine Wyoming, several dogs have died over the last few days after
ingesting unidentified, contaminated food items that were found along the
Greys River Road and the Little Greys River. It is thought that these items
were likely contaminated with a highly toxic substance that resulted in
death. Visitors that recreate in these areas should keep away from any food
items found along these roadways and restrain pets and other animals to
prevent them from ingesting any contaminated items. Since the toxin could
potentially be absorbed through the skin, it is advised not to touch or
handle the food items in any way. Anyone with details on the location of
these suspicious food items or
information about the person(s) responsible, is urged to contact Lincoln
County Sheriffs Department at (307) 885-5231.
Several dogs have died after eating poisoned meat in Buffalo Valley and in the Alpine area.
Now, a possibly poisoned hot dog has turned up in the town of Jackson. A dog owner in the 300
300 block of South Willow saw their dog pick up what appeared to be a half-eaten hot dog.
The owner took the hot-dog away from the dog and turned it in to the police department.
According to Police Sergeant Alan John, final tests are not yet in, but from the meat
looks similar to other hot-dogs that have tested positive for toxic substances. Several
hot dogs that have been tested in the case so far have been laced with a common pesticide. The police
department encourages all dog owners to keep a close eye on their animals and be
cautious about what their dogs are eating. Any one with information about the dog
poisonings should call the police department at 733-2331 or 733-1430.
April 13, 2004
Poison-filled frankfurters have killed a seventh dog near Jackson, prompting
warnings to backcountry visitors and their pets as law enforcement search
for a culprit. The pesticide is known as temik and has sickened three dogs
in Idaho and could be responsible for the deaths of two dogs in Daniel last
month. Another dog became ill from the poison near Moran last week. The
Wyoming Game and Fish Department along with Teton County law enforcement
have started warning area residents of more possibly tainted meat, asking
them to keep their pets close by and report anything suspicious. The tainted
meat should not be touched, as well as any carcasses that may have been
poisoned. The poison can be absorbed through the skin and is fatal. The
poisonings have come at a time when the federal government is preparing to
transfer authority for wolf management over to the states. There has been
controversy with Wyoming and the federal government over details on how
wolves should be managed here.
April 9, 2004
In Alpine Wyoming, several dogs have died over the last few days after
ingesting unidentified, contaminated food items that were found along the
Greys River Road and the Little Greys River. It is thought that these items
were likely contaminated with a highly toxic substance that resulted in
death. Visitors that recreate in these areas should keep away from any food
items found along these roadways and restrain pets and other animals to
prevent them from ingesting any contaminated items. Since the toxin could
potentially be absorbed through the skin, it is advised not to touch or
handle the food items in any way. Anyone with details on the location of
these suspicious food items or
information about the person(s) responsible, is urged to contact Lincoln
County Sheriffs Department at (307) 885-5231.
