Dogs die from suspected poisonings at beauty spot

Manni Peacock's dog, Bear, died after having walked by Lindley Wood Reservoir on 31 March

Two dogs have died following suspected poisonings at a North Yorkshire beauty spot, police have said.

The pets were found to be battling for their lives after their owners took them for walks at Lindley Wood Reservoir in late March and early April.

North Yorkshire Police said officers were investigating and appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

Manni Peacock said the death of her dog, Bear, in such circumstances had hit her family hard: "Not a day has gone by where I've not cried for him."

A police spokesperson added that they would also like to hear from any other dog owners who believed their pet might have been affected in similar circumstances after visiting the location in recent weeks.

James Bevan's dog Winston is believed to have eaten something toxic while on a walk at the reservoir

Ms Peacock said Bear died after he ate an unknown substance in the Lindley Wood Reservoir area during a walk on 31 March.

She said: "Someone must know something. I urge those who have been affected in any way to please report it so we can keep our pets, children and wildlife safe."

"We miss him so much," she added.

Meanwhile, James Bevan recalled his horror as his previously healthy cockerpoo, called Winston, vomited, suffered seizures and was eventually placed on dialysis after a walk at the reservoir on 7 April.

Mr Bevan said that vets later discovered Winston's kidney was failing and suspected a poisonous substance had been ingested.

"He'd eaten something while we were out. He was put on dialysis and there were ups and downs for days," he said.

"There was hope in the air again and then, overnight, he just declined. It was so hard to see him like that."

Mr Bevan said Winston used to compete at agility trials

Mr Bevan warned: "While it's being investigated, avoid the area if you can and, if not, just keep your dog on the lead.

"If anyone has any information or accounts of their dog coming across anything - anything to help paint the picture - the police are trying."

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