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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk  Chelsea (Barb Beissel's assistant) said that she noticed that the dogs water looked funny today and changed it. She heard later that someone had been putting antifreeze in the dog's water. Please keep an eye on the water at all times. |
I would think it'd always be prudent in
any public place to keep water/food under strict supervision. As in, lock (actual lock) the food/water in crate if leaving area or, have a trusted friend/associate watch the area, if they are able to watch it at
all times. Or, just throw out food/water if leaving area, as standard practice.
A public place, by definition, is accessible by the public (I know, duh) - and you never know if there are people attending who have compulsions toward animal cruelty, or are trying to steal a dog for a pet, or acting on revenge toward a certain individual, or whatever.
In public, you should take precautions and have increased awareness for potential issues - no matter if it's at a show, going to a pet store, taking a walk, a dog charity event, whatever. Vulnerability is all around us, we should all be cautious.