News
Share
12th August 2019
04:00pm BST
"At 12:08 AM, our dogs crossed the rainbow bridge together. "They contracted blue-green algae poisoning and there was nothing they could do. We are gutted. I wish I could do today over. I would give anything to have one more day with them. Harpo and I had work to do, but now we will carry on in his memory and we will make sure every standing body of water has a warning sign".Melissa said there were no warning signs near the Wilmington pond and it was only after her vet told her it was algae poisoning, she realised what had happened. She is determined to ensure that signs are put in place to warn people about these potential dangers so that lives can be saved.
"We are now on a mission to put signs at every body of water that can have this deadly bacteria".A Go Fund Me page has been set up by Melissa's friends in a bid to spread the word and share this information with every dog owner. Exposure to blue/green algae often proves fatal to dogs and although signage should indicate any potential danger, always avoid water that is dull/murky in colour and has an unpleasant smell.
Explore more on these topics:
News
News
News
News
News
News
