Re: haviheart bait
One word concerning ALL wild animals--RABIES...Once symptoms develop, it's too
late for man or beast. Even a dead animal can spread rabies, according to my
vet. However you catch, kill or dispose of varmints, please be ultra careful.
Rebecca Steward wrote:
> Jim--
> I'd sure hate to lose or maim my beloved dogs in a fight w/ one of these
> nasty critters--(and the odor from a skunk to boot--been there!!) Not only
> is this cruel to all animals involved, one of your dogs will eventually get
> into serious trouble with a wild animal-wait 'til they get 'hold of a
> porcupine!!! (bites, scratches, infections, diseases) Thats why we have
> LEASH LAWS!!! I used to let my 3 hounds run on our property in Oregon years
> ago, until my Lab/Shepard killed a young fawn-the neighbors witnessed her
> brutal attack and animal control took her away. If you love your pets and
> have respect for your neighboring woods and farms, please keep your dogs
> away from wildlife.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Aegeanshores@aol.com>
> To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 5:30 AM
> Subject: Re: haviheart bait
>
> > I think the ultimate way to get rid of raccoons and groundhogs is to get
> and
> > keep a large dog who likes to hunt. I have two Golden Retrievers, and in
> the
> > past month, the larger golden "Chaser" has nabbed and killed 3 groundhogs,
> 1
> > raccoon, 1 'possum, and a skunk. It works for me and the dogs love the
> chase.
> >
> > Jim Flynt
> > Stokesdale, NC
> >
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