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Dog owner says she's not giving up hope for Maggie continued from p.1 "They transferred her to the ICU yesterday (Monday). Her condition has been downgraded from guarded to poor, which is one above grave," said Raykoff. "I'm not giving up hope yet." To make matters worse, Raykoff said her sister Jennifer's dog, Bailey, who also lives at the townhouse complex, became ill last week. Bailey was also rushed to Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital with symptoms of vomiting and lack of appetite, but has since recovered. Raykoff said she learned that two weeks earlier, her neighbour's dog had become severely ill while another complex resident's dog had died that very week. On Tuesday, Raykoff said the other cases of possible dog poisonings are continuing to be brought forward. While nothing has been proven, Raykoff and others are blaming green pellets, they believe to be rat poison that appeared in outdoor common areas of the townhouse complex. Nathan Atkin, property manager for 1270 Gainsborough Dr., said he became aware of the alleged dog poisonings on May 28, a few days after Maggie became sick. He said the company's pest control firm was brought to the site to carry out an inspection, but found nothing. From descriptions provided by residents, Atkin said the pest control firm concluded what apparently. If they have consumed that, it prevents clotting and can cause death, if not treated quickly enough," said Atkin. Atkin said several residents told him the substance was in a specific backyard in the complex. He said his pest control firm voiced concerns squirrels and other animals might have distributed it throughout the area. Atkin said he called the police to the area and they have begun an investigation. Officers confirmed poison was found at the site and that it was in a common area of the complex. "It appears someone was trying to take a pest control issue into their own hands and put some out in a bowl," said Sgt. Chantal Corner, Halton police public affairs officer. "It was all cleaned up in a day." Corner initially said the incident was not deemed malicious in nature, but later noted the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau is continuing to investigate. She also said the condo corporation at 1270 Gainsborough Dr., has disseminated information advising people they cannot carry out their own pest control. see Police on p.19 5 | Thursday, June 11, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Victoria Raykoff's black Labrador retriever, Maggie, had to receive treatment at a veterinarian's intensive care unit after becoming ill after being exposed to what's believed to be rat poison. | submitted photo they had seen was a product typically used as a rat poison. "It's actually an anti-coagulant that contains a chemical called bromadiolone. That's really the active ingredient that has made these pets sick 146 Lakeshore Rd.W. · 905.338.6333 Monday to Sunday : From 7:00 am to 3:00 pm INJURED? I Can Help! YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law