Fundraiser for 'life-saving' posters after 'dogs bitten and killed by adders at Cannock Chase'

A fundraiser has been launched after “several dogs have been bitten by adders at Cannock Chase” and “some have tragically lost their lives”.

The GoFundMe page has been set up by Chase TV News to help cover the costs of posters that are warning pet owners of the dangers of adders at Cannock Chase.

The fundraiser says that women behind Mooches and More, Chase Best for Pets, and Chase Dog Services have spent their own money to print off posters that are highlighting the risks.

The fundraiser has been set up to help cover the costs of creating these posters.

It reads: “In the past week, several dogs have been bitten by adders on Cannock Chase, and previously some have tragically lost their lives.

“To raise awareness of this growing danger, the incredible ladies behind Mooches and More, Chase Best for Pets, and Chase Dog Services have paid out of their own pockets to print posters that highlight the risks of adder bites in popular dog-walking areas.

“These posters will help educate dog owners on how to protect their pets and what to do if bitten, but they need your help to cover the costs.

“By donating to this GoFundMe, you’ll be directly supporting this vital cause and helping ensure that these life-saving posters reach more areas, keeping dogs safer and potentially saving lives.”

To donate to the fundraiser click here.

It comes as an adder was spotted at Cannock Chase on on Wednesday (29 April).

Ali’s Hounds, a pet service in Cannock, spotted an adder at the Brocton field area of Cannock Chase at around midday.

The species is the only venomous snake native to the UK and is protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, meaning it is an offence to kill, harm, injure, sell or trade them.

Ali’s Hounds warned people who visit Cannock Chase to be aware.

The service said: “We need to make people aware how active the adders are and how close to the paths they can be.

“Keep the dogs on lead, to stick to paths and be aware of where the dogs are sniffing as the adders are so active and out basking in the sun”.

Symptoms of adder bites in dogs include pain and swelling, bruising, lethargy, drooling and vomiting.

With treatment, most dogs make a full recovery, but sadly, in some cases, adder venom can cause severe illness and sometimes death.