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DON'T USE RAT/MOUSE POISON!

Discussion in 'General' started by sheepofblue, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. sheepofblue

    sheepofblue Well-Known Member

    A PSA that might help others. I lost a dog yesterday to rodenticide. In other words ingestion of a poisoned mouse or mouse poison. Attempts were made but too little to late. I had a mouse invasion but use glue traps. I figure a neighbor got them also and used poison that somehow my guy got (thankfully Spitfire is OK). I strongly doubt it was intentional because I know my neighbors enough to be sure they are WAY above doing anything that heinous.

    So next time you have a rodent problem use glue traps or snap traps. The grief you can save a person is huge. The pain you can spare a dog, cat or bird of prey is also high.

    Thank you and blessings to anyone changing their habits.
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  2. dobr24

    dobr24 Well-Known Member

    So sorry to hear this and thanks for the heads up.
     
  3. Yzasserina

    Yzasserina sound it out

  4. britx303

    britx303 Boomstick Butcher…..

    Damn it. Sorry sheep,:(
     
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  5. Sabre699

    Sabre699 Wait...hold my beer.

    Damnit man...so sorry for your loss.
    RIP pretty baby.
     
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  6. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    Sorry to hear this, beautiful doggy.
     
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  7. Clay

    Clay Well-Known Member

  8. Boman Forklift

    Boman Forklift Well-Known Member

    Oh man, sorry to hear this.
     
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  9. Senna

    Senna Well-Known Member

    I’m so sorry for your loss. That’s horrible.
     
  10. HPPT

    HPPT !!!

    Very sorry to read this, man.
     
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  11. BigBird

    BigBird blah

    So sorry to hear.

    Thanks for the PSA though, didn't even think about that.
     
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  12. Once a Wanker..

    Once a Wanker.. Always a Wanker!

    Sorry for your loss Sheep.

    I use commercial style locked bait stations, where the bait blocks slide over metal posts inside, as we also have a dog, and am concerned for other strays that may wander by.

    I did have a raccoon or some other critter drag one of them off one time, but they were unable to get it open.
     
  13. CBRRRRR999

    CBRRRRR999 Well-Known Member

    RIP beautiful dog.
     
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  14. BC

    BC Well-Known Member

    Keep in mind, If your pets eat a poisoned rat, that can kill them too.
     
  15. thunderalley3

    thunderalley3 Well-Known Member

    So sorry to hear. I lost one years ago to drinking anti-freeze also. I guess it tastes sweet. Just a heads up when doing work and draining fluids.
     
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  16. boxcrash

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    Oh man sorry for your loss!
    I will definitely be sure to avoid them. My 15 yr old lab pup is always trying to snag mice. I only use glue traps myself, but never thought about others doing the posion and the mouse living long enough or still active enough for my dog to snag one up. I mean dang.......I guess it makes sense, but never really thought......wow.

    Yeah I always keep any fluids I drain far away from where he can get them in the garage or in sealed containers and try to clean up any splash or spills whenever I see it around the area.
     
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  17. ClemsonsR6

    ClemsonsR6 Well-Known Member

    OUCH! That is terrible.....so sorry for your loss.
     
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  18. Pride & Joy

    Pride & Joy Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss, losing a four legged family member is always tough.
     
  19. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    Sorry, that sucks. I put those green bait bars around the shop but put them where the dog can't get to them.
     
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  20. nigel smith

    nigel smith Well-Known Member

    Heartbreaking. Godspeed to your fluffy friend.
     

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