[pyrnet] LEAD IN FRISBEES - DANGER ALERT FROM 99 SHOW

["Tracy Bassett" <espinay@dynamite.com.au>]

>Subject: SS-ATTN: health warning
>> >
>> >This came from Joyce Kern, breeder referral for the ASSA
> Joyce,
>> >>
>This is Florence Martin (High Born) with a warning alert concerning
flexible
>nylon Frisbees that were sold at the 1999 ASSA National in Virginia Beach
>with the ASSA logo imprinted on them.
>> >>
> I need your help to alert as many ASSA members of a deadly dog toy that is
>possibly still in their possession. One of my 6 month old puppies pulled
>that Frisbee out of the toybox on Friday morning and in a matter of 3-4
>minutes chewed it through on the edge unnoticed. Much to my surprise that
>edge is filled with pea size lead pellets.  I rushed my puppy to the vet
and
>subsequently found that he had swallowed 4 of those pellets.  We contacted
>the named reseller on the label (AD-Vantage) to obtain further information
>concerning the metal content and he confirmed that indeed it is filled with
>LEAD. He would not make the mfg. name available at this time.
>> >>
>I don't know who to talk to in ASSA but those pellets would not pass within
>the 36 hours allotted despite repeated efforts by veterinary specialists
>with whom I had to consult. It was deemed medically necessary to have these
>pellets removed surgically as quickly as possible to minimize any permanent
>damage. I cannot imagine why anyone would put a toxic heavy metal into a
dog
>toy under any circumstances. I ask your help in trying to get the
>word out to everyone to destroy that toy.
>
>I would like to get specific address information on the advertiser we used
>but don't know who handled this. I would appreciate any help or names of
>people who could help me out here.   Please help?
>>
>You can reach me by phone or at the following email address;
>kirbyash@aol.com
>Florence G. Martin
>  973-751-2079
>
>
>please pass this message on
>