Te Pōhue dog shot after suspected 1080 poisoning
A dog was shot after apparently ingesting 1080 poison dropped for pest control, prompting the family to call for changes to drop zones.
A dog in Te Pōhue died after being shot following what the family believes was poisoning from 1080 pellets used in aerial pest control operations. The family has called for the drop zones for the poison to be changed. The incident has prompted the owners to speak out about the risks to pets in affected areas.
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Te Pōhue dog shot after alleged 1080 poisoning; family call for drop-zone change
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