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RESIDENTS OF THE Richmond Road area of Dublin fear that cats are being killed by food laced with poison.
To date, seven cats have died and a further six are missing and presumed dead.
Claire Healey, who lives on the road, told TheJournal.ie that seven cats so far have died from suspected poisoning.
“The law around this is ridiculous,” said Healey, who fears someone tried to take the colony into their own hands and “make animals die in what is the most atrocious manner”.
“The people in the area are absolutely devastated,” said Healey. “I don’t think I’ve ever cried so hard.”
Autopsy
She said that an autopsy on one of the cats confirmed that they had ingested a specific poison, while it was suspected a further two cats she brought in had also eaten the poison.
They had signs that their kidneys had shut down, which was consistent with a certain type of poisoning, she said.
Healey said that she called the DSPCA, who visited the area, but that unless residents know where the poison source is, or suspect a person in the neighbourhood of poisoning the cats, at this point there is little they can do.
No poisoned food has been found to date, although the locals have been searching for it, said Healey.
She plans on sending letters to local homes to ask if people have information on the situation.
Feral cats
The cats live in a colony, and the occupants of four homes on the street have been caring for them, said Healey.
She said that since she moved to the area over a year ago, she has been getting the cats neutered and also helping adopt out kittens.
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They’d want to start by sorting out these water charges. Should be top of their agenda.
I hope they are well rested after their break. What an absolute pack of wasters. Joan Burton has been offered a position as a forwards coach on the Irish ladies Rugby team. A very accomplished No.8 in her day
Kenny can’t even manage a smile properly! What a nonsense photo though with them all trying to look hip
Who took this awful photo?
My beloved Joan’s features are all blurred. The twinkle in her eye may be dimmed in this photo, but nothing can change the warmth of her heart.
LMFAO – Well done sir! Gave me a chuckle.
Forgot they were away..
What do you mean they were but they are all ways away whats new. What we should be saying is Oh they are back
God bless them all they look shattered, maybe we should give them a permanent rest.
Maybe they will do nothing until the next concert comes along then they will be galvanised into action and be willing to change the law overnight to make Ireland a better place. I agree with one of the previous comments. They sould have been rested permanently.
CAN I JUST SAY …… We are back !!
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