The poisoning of dogs continues in La Seyne, with a suspected geographical extension of the phenomenon: “Very recent complaints relate to the Naval Park sector, confirms Commander Garcia. But at this stage of our investigation opened from the first actions (at the end of last year), we cannot yet establish a connection with the earlier complaints that were then concentrated in the Paul-Eluard college sector. Be that as it may, we are at nearly twenty repeated facts; only about ten victim owners have filed a complaint.”
The law became tougher
Faced with the difficulty of getting hold of the person or persons responsible for these atrocities, which act with discretion and which, during a previous wave at the beginning of last year, had led to the death of four animals, the Seynois policeman finds the appropriate. to specify the penalties incurred.
The law has actually been tightened since 2021: “The circumstance, whether in public or not, of grossly ill-treating or committing a cruel act against a domestic animal, or tamed or kept in captivity, is punishable by three years’ imprisonment and a fine of 45,000 euros. When the facts have led to the animal’s death, the penalties are increased to five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros.
Furthermore, aware that these actions may be due to the abundance of dog excrement, he reminds us that “The Environmental Act classifies dog excrement in the same rank as waste, waste and unhygienic liquids. Therefore, you incur a 2nd class fine if you leave your dog’s excrement on the public road. By municipal decree, the Seynoise fine amounts to 68 euros. And other municipalities spice up the ticket with fees, as the city d’Hyères: 100 euro cleaning fee!”
Whose “priority” law enforcement “is to catch the poisoner in the act”the commander continues to call the owners “on guard”just like “keep your dog on a leash, even muzzle it to prevent it from swallowing poisoned treats”. Why not also carry a flashlight during night walks to try and spot the poison…
And of course, in case of ingestion, take your animal to the vet immediately.
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