NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon and the Animal Control Officer for the City of Newburyport are updating residents on an incident reported earlier this week involving sick dogs in Moseley Woods. After a thorough investigation, the City can announce that no dogs were poisoned in Moseley Woods or the surrounding residential area last month.
Upon learning about the death of a dog who had been walking in the area, the City, Newburyport Police Department, Parks Division, and Newburyport/West Newbury Animal Control immediately opened an investigation to ensure the safety of residents and their pets.
This investigation included interviews with the dog’s owner and veterinarian, and a thorough sweep of the woods and surrounding neighborhood.
Facts gathered in the investigation have led the City to conclude that the two dogs under the owner’s control had not been poisoned. There is no evidence that any resident in the area of the woods poisoned the dogs, either intentionally or accidentally.
The City has identified no risk to residents and their pets, in both Moseley Woods and the surrounding area.
The City asks residents and visitors to be mindful of the environment when visiting Newburyport’s parks and open spaces, so that they may continue to be safe for all.
