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Show Holladay Residents Trying to Catch Poisoner of Dogs A group of Holladay residents has banded together in an attempt to catch a dog poisoner. A petition was circulated In the area asking residents to pledge their support and contribute a dollar dol-lar to a reward fund. So far, residents resi-dents have collected $50 and expect ; to. have $100 shortly from other pledges. The Holladay residents took the action after three dogs in a single block fell victims to the poisoning. Several other dogs in the area were believed poisoned but have v recovered, residents report It is believed that the poisoner s using strychnine, described by a veterinarian as very fast acting.. The pet is usually dead from 10 tp 15 minutes after a small dose is given. Dog owners are advised to get a poisoned pet to a veterinarian immediately." If a sedative can be administered before the dog goss into convulsions, it usually can be saved. Holladay area residents have been advised to contact Salt Lake City Sheriff George Beckstead if they have any information, on the dog poisonings. |