Dog poisonings update: Coco “normal,” investigation continues

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Five days after we first told you about the poisoning of Coco the dog in her 47th/Genesee yard (map), owner Kate now reports Coco’s “back to normal.” She also has received an update on the case from Seattle Animal Shelter investigator Katherine Rich, regarding the reports of other area poisonings, and wanted to share what Rich e-mailed her, excerpted as follows:

I personally have taken 4 calls reporting poisonings in West Seattle. I know the dispatcher has also taken several calls. So far most of the reports pertain to fairly old cases (3-5 years old) and will be hard to follow up on. We are however questioning everyone that calls in and doing our best to follow up with what information is given. I am also waiting on some vet records in these older cases to see what the notes hold.

Kate says SAS is still interested in hearing from anyone else in West Seattle whose dog was poisoned – Rich’s number is 206.386.7387.

Alia August 27, 2008 (7:45 pm)

I recently moved out of that neighborhood. My neighbor Kelly’s dog Chewie was poisoned (and died). Kate, have you spoke to her??

Kate August 27, 2008 (8:19 pm)

No, I haven’t but I would very much like to. Please email me her my contact info at: katek999 (at) hotmail.com or skype me a message at kateinseattle.

I encourage Kelly and anyone else who’s pet has been intentionally poisoned to call Seattle Animal Shelter investigator Katherine Rich with the information at 206.386.7387. They are taking this very seriously and following up on every call.

Thanks for everyone’s well wishes for Coco and let’s keep our eyes and ears open and catch this person.