A resident contacted us about their pet’s painful death from poisoning. The vet thought the animal may have consumed some poison embedded in a bait, possibly targeting vermin.
Most people take care to use poisons properly. However, a small mistake may bring death or injury to a wider and undifferentiated group of animals found in a rural community: cats, dogs, hedgehogs, birds, ducks, deer, etc. The hurt extends to the owner and their family, and can carry a significant cost when trying to save the animal.
For information about using poison see https://www.gov.uk/pest-control-on-your-property.


South Norfolk Council are running a series of FREE information sessions in locations around the district. You will not need to travel far for one of them: “Running an Event” on 31st May is at the Bird in Hand. See poster for details: Pick n Mix Bitesize learning

These sessions started running last year and are continuing to run on the last Thursday of each month, a different topic each time, held in a different pub in South Norfolk. If you need further information please contact Gemma Fulcher, Marketing Officer (tel. 01508 533854 e-mail. gfulcher@s-norfolk.gov.uk)