In recent weeks, a shadow of concern has fallen over Parry Avenue in Kovan, as pet owners are sounding the alarm about a series of mysterious incidents that have left at least three beloved dogs dead.
These heart-wrenching cases have raised suspicions of poisoning, sending shockwaves through the community of dog lovers who frequent this open field.
The field was then cordoned off from public access while the authorities conducted their investigations.
Following an investigation, the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said in a joint statement that they found no evidence of contamination and that two of the dogs that died was most likely caused by poisoning, with the third dog’s death deemed to be unrelated to the other two deaths, according to Channel NewsAsia.
AVS and SLA said that they collected more than 100 samples from the field to test for poison that could have caused the deaths of the dogs, and after determining no contamination at the field, will reopen it to public access from 12 November onwards.
Recap
Parry Avenue, a place where many dog owners bring their pets to play, is now shrouded in uncertainty. The field, slightly larger than a football pitch, used to be a popular destination for dog owners to bond with their pets.
The heart-wrenching stories shared by affected dog owners are both perplexing and tragic. In separate incidents, owners have recounted the horrifying experiences their pets endured after visiting Parry Avenue.
Multiple seizures, vomiting, and other alarming symptoms consistent with poisoning have been reported. These symptoms have led to the deaths of several dogs.
One Instagram user, @bernedoodlesage, shared her devastating experience. Her dog, Palo, displayed symptoms of poisoning and sadly passed away after visiting the field.
Desperate to prevent more tragedies, she took to social media to warn others, saying, “If you’re not aware at this point, please avoid Parry for now.”
A Desperate Plea for Caution
@bernedoodlesage is not alone in her plea for caution. Palo’s owner, in an emotional Instagram story, claimed to have alerted many dog owners trying to enter the area about the suspected poisoning cases.
The gravity of the situation was made evident in an image shared by @zeustheaussieshepherd, which showed Palo’s eight-hour ordeal at a vet clinic where the little dog eventually died.
A Sign of Warning
Adding to the growing concern is a sign that has been circulating on social media. This sign, placed prominently along the field, bears the stark warning: “dog poison.”
It alleges that suspected poisoning cases have not been limited to Parry Field alone but have also occurred in the surrounding areas, including Phillips Avenue and Sandilands Road. The sign’s ominous message concludes with a plea for vigilance, “Multiple dogs dead, please be very careful.”