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[sirox101]

i lived there for a year go to the railway and ask the lads in there if they know whos shifting the poison in the village your bound to come across the twwat give me a knock if you want a hand dealing justice out hate animal cruilety in any form realy boils my piss good luck highlander

[Cyprus Vending]

I like your style Sirox...

It's a shame not more people stand up and fight. Esp' in Paphos...

As for the rest of Cyprus --- let the idiots begin their S**T on here (again).

[michalis5354]

I hope something similar happens to a member on their family. This is very sad to hear if they did this on purpose Unfortunatly not only dogs but also cats are victims of these pieces of sh*t!

[Eliko]

I like your style Sirox...

It's a shame not more people stand up and fight. Esp' in Paphos...

As for the rest of Cyprus --- let the idiots begin their S**T on here (again).

I'm not quite sure what significance your comment has in connection with what is being discussed here, I wonder if you would care to be a little more specific, you've completely lost me mate.

[Cyprus Vending]

Well your not hard to lose Eliko...

And I'm not your 'mate'...

My name is Stuart!!!

[beverley10]

So sorry to hear about your lovely dog.When I was living in Cyprus,I was appalled at the cruelty to animals in a country that prides itself on being "developed".I have noticed that it seems to be only the animals owned by the "incomers" that get poisoned! The cypriot owned dogs all around us never stopped barking day and night and lived forever!!! Does this not seem strange to you?

[Eliko]

Well your not hard to lose Eliko...

And I'm not your 'mate'...

My name is Stuart!!!

Thank you Stuart, sorry I did not know your name.

I AM interested in what you are implying by the comment you posted, I thought we were trying to determine the possibility of there being an alternative explanation to poisoning in the unfortunate loss of THE HIGHLANDER's dog.

In the absence of positive proof (since we have not heard from THE HIGHLANDER) have you any information or suggestions which might shed some light on the matter ?, perhaps you might make an observation which could prove useful to other 'Dog Lovers' (such as myself).

[Eliko]

So sorry to hear about your lovely dog.When I was living in Cyprus,I was appalled at the cruelty to animals in a country that prides itself on being "developed".I have noticed that it seems to be only the animals owned by the "incomers" that get poisoned! The cypriot owned dogs all around us never stopped barking day and night and lived forever!!! Does this not seem strange to you?

beverly10, you may well have raised a very interesting point by indicating the fact that only the 'incomer's' dogs are targeted by poisoners.

Could it be that those who do such things, regard the more domesticated 'pet dogs' as a threat to the effectiveness of their own?.

Cypriots look upon their dogs as guardians and helpers, they do not encourage 'petting' since they feel it is detrimental to the dog's usefulness.

A difference in perceptions perhaps, certainly not an excuse for such actions but possibly the reason for it.

[THE HIGHLANDER]

THE HIGHLANDER, such a shame to read about the terrible incident which resulted in the death of your dog, my sympathies are with you and I can understand your anger.

However, since I am unable to imagine that anyone could be sick enough to administer poison to the poor animal (in the circumstances you have described), I am prompted to enquire of you whether or not you received a professional opinion on the death of your pet.

If it was left in your vehicle, (which you say it was) and the temperature was a little severe, is it not possible that 'Heat Exhaustion' was the cause of it's demise?.

Under such circumstances, as above, it is possible for a dog, particularly thoroughbred, to fall victim to the effects of heat even though there may have been (what you considered to be) adequate ventilation.

Fatalities in the conditions you have described, have been known to occur within 15-20 minutes.

I am not suggesting that you were in any way negligent, perhaps by drawing your attention to these facts, other dog owners among the forum members may take note and learn from your unfortunate experience.

My sympathy and best wishes to you in any case mate.

As a follow up to the above, does anyone know how quickly this poison (mentioned by other members) takes effect?, it seems a bit incredible that such a potent substance is apparently freely available.

Taking into account the time factor AND the window positions (in the case of this particular incident), I do wonder if it is worth considering the alternative possibilities for the dog's death.

Does anyone have any expert knowledge on the time factor?, we all know of how quickly a lethal injection works, I just cannot see how the simple act of offering a dog a piece of poisoned meat could be so effective.

It would be a great pity to condemn the entire Cypriot race as 'Bastards', when there may be a simple explanation, don't you agree?.

My sympathy is still very much with THE HIGHLANDER on account of his sad loss.

JUST TO PUT MATTERS INTO PROSPECTIVE ZICCO WAS CONFIRMED DEAD BY POISONING AT HIS VETS BY A QUALIFIED VETINARY SURGEON AS WE RUSHED HIM THERE STRAIGHT AFTER THE INCIDENT,ALL THE TELL TALE SIGNS WERE THERE FOR ALL TO SEE IN THE VEHICLE ALONE LET ALONE OUR DOG HIMSELF,NOT A PLEASANT SIGHT I WOULD LIKE ANYONE TO WITNESS !!!!!!!

[phoenix]

THE HIGHLANDER, such a shame to read about the terrible incident which resulted in the death of your dog, my sympathies are with you and I can understand your anger.

However, since I am unable to imagine that anyone could be sick enough to administer poison to the poor animal (in the circumstances you have described), I am prompted to enquire of you whether or not you received a professional opinion on the death of your pet.

If it was left in your vehicle, (which you say it was) and the temperature was a little severe, is it not possible that 'Heat Exhaustion' was the cause of it's demise?.

Under such circumstances, as above, it is possible for a dog, particularly thoroughbred, to fall victim to the effects of heat even though there may have been (what you considered to be) adequate ventilation.

Fatalities in the conditions you have described, have been known to occur within 15-20 minutes.

I am not suggesting that you were in any way negligent, perhaps by drawing your attention to these facts, other dog owners among the forum members may take note and learn from your unfortunate experience.

My sympathy and best wishes to you in any case mate.

As a follow up to the above, does anyone know how quickly this poison (mentioned by other members) takes effect?, it seems a bit incredible that such a potent substance is apparently freely available.

Taking into account the time factor AND the window positions (in the case of this particular incident), I do wonder if it is worth considering the alternative possibilities for the dog's death.

Does anyone have any expert knowledge on the time factor?, we all know of how quickly a lethal injection works, I just cannot see how the simple act of offering a dog a piece of poisoned meat could be so effective.

It would be a great pity to condemn the entire Cypriot race as 'Bastards', when there may be a simple explanation, don't you agree?.

My sympathy is still very much with THE HIGHLANDER on account of his sad loss.

JUST TO PUT MATTERS INTO PROSPECTIVE ZICCO WAS CONFIRMED DEAD BY POISONING AT HIS VETS BY A QUALIFIED VETINARY SURGEON AS WE RUSHED HIM THERE STRAIGHT AFTER THE INCIDENT,ALL THE TELL TALE SIGNS WERE THERE FOR ALL TO SEE IN THE VEHICLE ALONE LET ALONE OUR DOG HIMSELF,NOT A PLEASANT SIGHT I WOULD LIKE ANYONE TO WITNESS !!!!!!!

I don't wish to get involved, but I am moving to Cyprus with a Labrador Retriever and this is seriously alarming me.
Was it strychnine poisoning?
Did the vet take blood samples for analysis?
Heat exhaustion and most forms of poisoning can have the same tell tale signs - and can only be distinguished by body fluid analysis.

What a horrible thing to happen, terribly sorry for you and the dog.

Pip-pip
Phoenix