Four dogs have been poisoned, one fatally, after walking in Moore Park Reserve, Oatley in the past week.
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One dog-owner posted on the Moore Reserve Dog Park Facebook site warning everyone to monitor their dog in the park.
"Early this morning, our beloved labradoodle, Curly ingested something along the dirt/sand waking track. His mouth started frothing and he passed away very shortly afterwards. Thank you to the kind strangers for all your help and information. At the time we were too shocked to thank you properly. We really appreciate your kindness."
Julie Doerty posted, "This is so sad to read. Condolences to the families involved as our pets are very much part of them.
"There is definitely something foul happening down at that park. The rangers have been doing a blitz down there. Last week, the beach that has the boat ramp was covered in bread rolls. I know of a dog that ingested some and became very sick. He also nearly died."
St George resident Mora Gago contacted The Leader calling for dog owners to be alert if visiting the popular park.
"Four dogs have been poisoned at Moore's Reserve. One dog has unfortunately passed away, while another is in critical condition. We don't yet know what type of poison or how it got to the park, but we've circulated this information as best as we can within the regular users of the park," she said.
"Fortunately for me, it wasn't one of my dogs, but we are a very tight community. I'm very fond of the dog currently in critical condition, Holly."
A Georges River Council spokesperson said, "Council is aware of incidents of four dogs possibly ingesting poison at Moore Reserve in Oatley recently, resulting in the death of one dog and causing the other dogs to become ill. Council's Rangers have conducted a patrol of the area without locating anything suspicious.
"The source of the poison is unknown and the Council advises people to contact the police so that the matter can undergo a proper investigation.
"Council is saddened by these incidents and extends its sympathies to the dogs' families. Council reminds its residents to ensure dogs are kept on a leash where required and will be conducting additional patrols at Moore Reserve."
