THE RSPCA is calling for witnesses after reports of more than 40 animals being poisoned over the past six months in West Australia.
Since December, the not-for-profit organisation has investigated 29 cases of dogs being poisoned, seven cases of cat poisonings and five poisonings of birds and other wildlife.
An RSPCA spokesman said of the cases investigated, the majority of the animals died as a result of the poisoning or had to be euthanised.
Animals who survived poisoning were often left with ongoing health problems such as neurological and organ dysfunction, he said.
On Wednesday, the RSPCA received a report of a dog being poisoned at a home in the Perth Hills region suburb of Roleystone just four weeks after the owner's other dog died from poisoning.
The most recent incident comes only two days after two dogs were poisoned with snail pellets at a Singleton home near Mandurah.
RSPCA chief inspector Amanda Swift said poisoned animals could face a slow and agonising death.
"If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, they need to be taken to the nearest veterinary clinic immediately," she said.
People found guilty of poisoning an animal can face a fine of up to $50,000 and five years jail.
Anyone who has information or has witnessed any suspicious behaviour is urged to call the RSPCA cruelty hotline 1300 CRUELTY.
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