Worries emerge of dog poison at multiple sites in Llandudno Junction

Gareth Lungley, a dog owner and Llandudno Junction resident, said he has heard numerous reports of substances being left at the Catholic Church park, by Most Holy Family Catholic Church, and on Maes Derw.

Mr Lungley said he wants the authorities to “try and find out who’s doing it, and what their reason for it is, and to prosecute them, and make people more aware of what’s going on”.

He added: “Apparently, six dogs have been poisoned up there. It was also in Marl Woods as well a few years back; someone put rat poison up there.

“I take it (his dog) for walks all over. I was going to take her to the park, but now I don’t feel that I can. I don’t feel it’s going to be safe to take her anywhere; to any of the parks or the woods.”

Councillor Mike Priestley (Marl ward, Conwy County Borough Council; Pensarn ward, Conwy Town Council) said he was also aware of these stories and, if true, condemned a “horrific, cruel act”.

Cllr Priestley said: “I had heard of something on Facebook. If this is going on, I totally condemn whoever is doing it, and I say that as a dog owner who uses that park.

“As soon as it was pointed out to me, I contacted our local vet in Llandudno Junction to ask if they’ve noticed anything with dogs coming in sick, and to see what can be done.

“I’ll be contacting CCTV to see if they can lend a hand to see if anything’s going on, because there’s a camera on Maes Derw.

“If there is any substance to these concerns, I obviously condemn this horrific, cruel act.”

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Likewise, Cllr Sue Shotter (Marl ward, Conwy County Borough Council) added: “I am horrified that anyone could poison or treat any animals with cruelty.

“I have a dog myself and it makes me very nervous to take him out where I'm not sure the area is safe.

“I’m hoping the police have contacted all the veterinarian surgeries to see how many dogs/animals have actually been poisoned and the general areas that this has occurred, so we can get a proper understanding of how bad this problem really is, and how it can be tackled, and to actually find the culprit(s).

“I’m just hoping that any pet who has unfortunately been unwell have now recovered.

A North Wales Police (NWP) spokesperson said: “Please be aware NWP have received information relating to substances being left on the road of Bryn Eglwys and the playing field nearby in Llandudno Junction.

“We ask you to be mindful if you are around these areas with children or dog walking. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact 101.”

A RSPCA Cymru spokesperson said: "We're really concerned to hear of these alleged incidents, and would urge dog owners in the local area to be vigilant at this time.

"As ever, anyone wishing to make animal welfare concerns known to us can contact our emergency line on 0300 1234 999.

"While the substance allegedly used here isn't clear, it is always important dog owners know the signs of suspected pet poisonings and how to act.

"Symptoms of poisoning can include vomiting, seeming depressed or sleepy, appearing drunk and uncoordinated, seizures and having difficulty breathing.

"If a pet owner suspects their animal may have been poisoned, the RSPCA advises them to stay calm, remove their pet from the source of poison, contact their vet immediately, and follow their advice.

“More information can be found on the RSPCA’s website at: www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/poisoning.”

A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson added: “We’d advise people to be vigilant and take care, and report any concerns via 101.”

Cater Veterinary Practice, of Llandudno Junction, said, when contacted, that “we can't really shed any light on this matter as we haven't seen any cases that we've been suspicious of”.