Photo: The Association for the Protection of Fur-bearing animals
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification and conviction of a person(s) responsible for the poisoning of a German Shepherd in B.C.
On Saturday, March 23, Andrew Stolz was running with his friend as well as his dog, Topaz, on a trail near Kitchener. At some point Topaz' back gave out and she fell - her legs giving out beneath her. Stolz tried to help her, but she eventually died in his arms after a long, painful struggle.
According to The Association for the Protection of Fur-bearing animals, The Conservation Officer Service confirmed that a tail-less raccoon and meat pile were laced with strychnine, "a poison that creates incredible suffering before killing animals that ingest it."
“Strychnine is a horrific way for an animal to die, and it is illegal for use in British Columbia,” says Michael Howie, spokesperson for BC-based non-profit The Fur-Bearers, which is offering the reward.
“This was poaching. This was a crime that someone committed knowing full well that they would cause suffering to any animal who came ingested the bait. We know the people of British Columbia oppose this – and we hope that this reward will help prompt those in the community come forward with information that will lead to justice for Topaz and any other animals who were inhumanely killed.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators through the Report All Polluters and Poachers (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277.
