Four dogs poisoned – and one has died – after going for a walk at Moore Park Reserve, Oatley

Warnings have been issued to pet owners as four dogs are poisoned and one is killed after going for a walk at a popular park in Sydney’s south.

The poisonings have all been reported over the past seven days. 

The heartbroken owner of the dog who died took to Facebook to share their loss and ask families to be wary of what their pets are eating and sniffing at Moore Park Reserve in Oatley.

‘Our beloved labradoodle Curly ingested something along the dirt/sand walking track,’ they wrote. 

‘His mouth started frothing and he passed away very shortly afterwards.’  

One dog has died and another three poisoned in just one week after consuming something at Moore Park Reserve, Oatley (pictured)

St George resident Mora Gago said the Oatley community is saddened at the situation and are hoping to find the culprit. 

‘Four dogs have been poisoned at Moore’s Reserve. One dog has unfortunately passed away, while another is in a critical condition,’ she told The Leader. 

‘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.’

Georges River Council has been made aware of the horrific incidents and is investigating.

‘Council’s Rangers have conducted a patrol of the area without locating anything suspicious,’ it said in a statement. 

‘The source of the poison is unknown and 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.’

Pet owners have been warned to be wary of what their dogs consume and to keep them on a leash at all times