Poisoning of Animals on islands?

i really hope this isn't true. my cats are 100% indoor, and for those who have housecats, i can't see this as being a problem. however, if i were a dog owner, i wouldn't let my dog wander outside unsupervised regardless.

I have never seen nor met anyone with experience on this topic in the 7 years that I have lived here. My neighbor shot at my dog from about six feet away with a handgun that was in his pocket, but that's because my dog went running up to him on his property and scared him. If you keep your animals on your property/within sight, you should have no worries.

I totally agree with not letting them wander. She's completely indoors when I'm home & I always go out with her when she does. I had just read about the poisoning and about various insect bite problems and ticks- and also about stray packs of dogs. Being a single woman with no children- she's like my kid, so I was just wandering if this was a problem any St. Croix natives had encountered. Thanks for responding!

There were quite a few poisoning stories in my old Hull Bay/Bonne Resolution neighborhood. From what I understood, they involved a) dogs that were routinely unsupervised and unruly, and b) farmers or other persons trying to protect some other animals from injury (e.g. livestock, cats). None of the tales involved a dog peacefully sunning in his front yard or in his home. So, as Celeste stated, to ensure your dog does not suffer a horrible fate such as poisoning or poochnapping, it is best to never let them wander unsupervised.

Thank you for the encouraging words and advice. If I do move, I'll do everything to ensure a armonious life for me, my dog and my neighbors. Thanks again!