Let me guess... the area with the obnoxious Obama sign? I wouldn't walk my dog near there anyway.

Its of little matter if there's an Obama sign or a Romney sign or whatever sign. Please stay on topic Amy.

This person is endangering the lives of people's pets and being completely forthcoming about it. I hope the Boston Police will follow up on this and the Bricklayers will issue an apology to the town. They should be ashamed of themselves. Its one thing to ask people to clean up after their dogs, its another thing to try to kill an animal.

Does anyone know when this happened? My dog was extremely sick Friday night (took him to the ER) - and we had no idea why. He seems to be fine now, but I'm thinking this might be what caused it. I don't walk him over there but I think my dog walker may from time to time.

This is unbelievable and disgusting. Hope this person does some jail time.

Better let your dog walkers know, everyone.

Amy's comment is accurate. That is the location where someone is purposely poisoning dogs. So that's who owns the lot and is putting up the sign. The Bricklayers....Glad I've seen kids playing on that grass.

This begs the question, will the BPD look at the security tapes from the Local 25 cameras to see if they can capture this a$$hole committing these horrendous acts? Those cameras I'm sure have a great angle of that lot. Let me guess, they've been erased.

I agree 100% that this is wrong - they should not be poisioning the dogs. My guess is that the Bricklayers or the owners of that property are fed-up with people that do not clean up after their dogs. It;s not the dogs fault that the owners are irresponsible... so for someone to do this is just awful. I wish there was a way - to wake up the owners of these dogs and make them clean up after them. It is not fair that they allow their pets to ruin other peoples property. Again - I by no means agree with what this landscaper has done!

This is beyond disturbing. I actually find people in Charlestown to be very good about cleaning up after their pets. I also see people with the small trash bags. and I have never seen a dog "do his business" and an owner just leave it there. Either way these crazy people must be stopped!

I'm the messenger here... I spoke at length with the Business Manager at the Bricklayers' Union today, and he is aware of the landscaper's "alleged" behavior. He said that a BPD detective has been to see him and is investigating. The landscaper has denied this activity. I sincerely hope that BPD is going to take this investigation all the way - and quickly. The Business Manager also stated that the landscaper is "done for the season" already, but that he has NOT been fired because the investigation is not complete! He reported that at one point, someone from his office ("Mr. Landscaper" maybe?) cleaned the grassy area of all dog poop and left it on the sidewalks - got cited for that one. Next, a follow-up with BPD!

Why not just grab the landscaper and hold him till police show up?
It seems there are enough of you people seeing him?
Or take down his plate number and report it.
Or better still, stuff the hotdogs down his throat!
Cannot believe that all you people have seen this man and are allowing him to continue?????

Animal cruelty is a crime and I hope this guy is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Unbelievable...I hope the police take this seriously. And with or without a successful criminal investigation, one credible eye-witness account should be enough for the Bricklayers to fire the landscaper and file a Better Business Bureau complaint if it's a contractor--at minimum. Do the witnesses know the landscaping company's name?

I think everyone of you that know about this should contact Boston Animal Control! This man is blatantly being cruel not just to Dogs but any other Bird or Animal that comes in Contact with them!! It is ALL your responsibility to make sure this man PAYS for his Crimes!!!!

Please do not leave this strictly up to BPD. Notify Animal Rescue League as previously mentioned so they can make sure it gets resolved appropriately. Also, please post a follow-up with the name of the landscaping company so they can be exposed publically for this disgusting behavior.

About two weeks ago, my dog also had a night of constant vomiting and diarrhea requiring a trip to the emergency department. Sounds like a few of the stories posted on here already. I am going to call the Animal Rescue League and determine what else might be done.

Contact MSPCA law enforcement. They have the power to do something...the cops wont do anything unless an is in imminent harm.

Thanks, Be. I placed a call to MSPCA law enforcement. They are now aware of the matter. I would recommend that others who are concerned to call as well. 617-522-6008.

it's not the responsible dog owners of charlestown and the dog walkers that are doing this...if you are doing this as a job you are very hyper aware that dog waste needs to be picked up- it's your job, you do it all day long!! do not blame this on them it is lazy locals that don't give a crap that leave their poop behind.

I know it's not always possible to monitor everything every second, but my first thought is "Who lets their dog eat something they find in the street?" We can't control in advance what some nutjob may do in a public space: so we 'll have to control what our dogs do in a public space -- be it pooping or eating.

my dog was very ill as well about 3 weeks ago. Vomiting and diarrhea that wouldn't go away. We went to Angel Memorial twice and once to my regular vet. He was sick for almost 2 weeks- they couldn't figure out what was wrong - Angel Memorial was telling me the next step was to biopsy part of his intestines.

WHAT ABOUT ALL THE OTHER OUTDOOR CATS AND ANIMALS?!!!!::(( This sicko has put more than our dogs at risk. This man should fry!

Somebody post this pricks name- I don't like hotdogs. Whats he do when I hold him down and shit on his face

For many people a dog is the only family they have. There are also many people who support unions that give us a voice. I am a person who both support our right to a union and a right to have a dog as part of our family.
We are having an election that could forever weaken the strength of a union and give Americans the right to tie a dog to the roof of a car. Let's focus on our bigger goal but make any human that would poison a family member or pet financially responsible for any costs, give an apology and allow us to move on.
Just one simple minded persons though...

To the person who asked "how can you let your dog eat trash in the street" -- I would reply that most dogs are quicker than people. Many times my Chesapeake Bay Retriever would put all 80 pounds of his energy into lunging for something and would swallow before I could pry it out of his mouth. This story makes me ill. This hits close to home because we used to walk by the bricklayers' building once a day. My Chessie died last January after a nonspecific gastrointestinal illness. Obviously, nobody is landscaping in January, so there probably was no connection but I hope most of all that this perpetrator is prosecuted. I am glad someone has posted specific contact information on the Animal Cruelty people.

can someone post this guys name?

WHAT ABOUT ALL THE PISS These little shit buckets kick out ... yeah you pick up there shit but what about everything they piss on??? My 6 year old cant even sit in the grass anymore anywhere ... Not saying i agree at all with this puke / coward but dont dont act like you are all great people because you pick up there shit they still piss everywhere which is just as bad !!!!

oh well you bought the dog Ryan, No one forced you to but yeah something does need to be done with that ... Maybe it is time to have ISD who i think writes tickets for not picking up after your dog enforce NO DOGS IN PARKS... You want people to respect you and your Dog Then respect People and there parks STOP PISSING ALL OVER THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could care less if anyone respects my dog or me. But yea, your comment is educated, I bought that dog so I shouldn't let it piss outside on grass where every dog has pissed forever. And most parks don't say no dogs in parks, it says no dogs in certain areas. The ISD should start writing tickets for parents that don't pick up after their kids and leave popped balloons, trash, etc. I'll continue to let my dog piss anywhere I want except for on someone elses property and you could always let your kids play on the grass, a little dog piss probably wont kill them but if they picked up a cigarette but on the ground and ate it, it prob wouldn't be good. Lets just illegalize dogs in Charlestown!! I agree bunker hill day should be a national holiday, so you are right about one thing. lets just agree to disagree bc there will never be a law passed against dogs pissing in parks.

I know we should leave politics out but with the arrest of Kenneth Hyland the following should be known: Mr.Hyland is the Brother-in-Law of Charlestown's State Representative; Eugene O'Flaherty. Mr. O'Flaherty is married to Hyland's sister; Patricia Hyland...all are originally from CHELSEA. Check out this child abduction arrest on him back in 2005:http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/11/23/petition_to_ban_gay_nuptials_due_today/

Are you aware the O'Flaherty is on the judiciary committiee: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/03/22/keller-large-beacon-hill-politician-lashes-out-at-media/

It would appear to me Hyland has the "LAW" on his side.

Hey Ryan Most Parks do say NO dogs on the grass or even in the park at all just for that reason. So if piss is so great why not tell me where and when and Ill come piss on you and your dog or do you like that kinda stuff you know Just for Shit's and giggles I mean you said "a little dog piss probably wont kill them " so lets see? You wonder why people hate you and your dog, I cant imagine why!!! Cant wait till you have kids or then again is your dog your kid ?

which parks say that?? I cant wait till I have kids either, will be happening soon and I wont baby them to the extent they cant play on the same grass as other dogs. Talk about a little over-protective??

I can't believe some idiots think dirt ought to be clean... stupid rich people and their sheltered overly sanitized completely unrealistic lives compared to 99% of the world.... I like the idea about making that man eat his own hot dogs though.. I hope he is prosecuted and the company that is continuing to employ him is ostracized into bankruptcy...

Dog walkers are dirty, nasty people. Roaming the town and promoting your pet to mess is disgusting. They show no class holding a bag of dog waste. These people are primative.

Children are messy, loud and annoying. Most parents don't bother controlling or cleaning up after them either. Is it ok to poison them ? Make Bunker Hill day a National Holiday !!!!!?

My dogs poop in their own yard, and I clean it up, I rent and am grateful my landlord understands and allows me to have my 2 dogs at no extra charge, so I have no issue with cleaning up after my responsibly. It's just going to get worse the way people are raising their kids to be entitled little brats with no consequences for their actions because they are all "too sensitive". The world is going to "dog sh*t"

These are city roads, sidewalks, and parks!! They arent clean anyway you morons

What would you think if you seen someone walking a squirrel down the street? Stupid? Its the same way a lot of people see someone walking a dog. Stupid and barbaric. It shows you have no brain...especially when your holding a bag of dog crap. A collar and leash puts stress on a dog and its cruel. The owners need to wear it not the dog.

Richard, are you high or just a F'n moron? Comparing Dogs to squirrels. i wish i could come throw my dogs bag of crap on you. I bet most of dogs in charlestown were adopted from a kill shelter, pretty sure their lives are better now you assclown. And if you put a harness on your dog, its no stress. Not that your post has anything to do with a sick man poisoning dogs. Nothing cruel about putting a leash on a dog, but poisining hot dogs is pretty cruel. Also, leaving dogs in a kill shelter is pretty cruel. It was also pretty cruel that god gave you such a simple brain.

If you are letting your animal relieve themselves on private property, than legally you are trespassing. Why would you let your dog walk through an area of grass that is loaded with pet waste in the first place? Vets will tell you that many parasites can be passed on to animals and humans through contact with feces. If you seen your dog eating anything, why wouldn't you try to take it out of their mouth? Who knows what that food has been exposed to laying on the ground? The first issue is, your animal does not belong on private property. If your animal does relieve itself, than please pick up after it. There are not many places in the city to bring a dog, but because a piece of private property has some grass, doesn't mean the entire neighborhood is "entitled" to use it. We also have to be responsible for where we walk our pets. I am careful any where I walk my dog (street grates, broken glass, etc.) If I see food laying on the ground, I walk my dog around it. If she happens to grab something, I do whatever I can to remove it. Whether people are dog owners or not no one wants to step in poop. The people who allow their dogs to defecate anywhere and not pick it up, are as bad as the scumbag who tried to poison them. GOOD pet owners don't do this. It's the handful of people who shouldn't have a pet in the first place that walk away. The Bricklayers have been good neighbors, they can't control what others do. I am done adding my two cents and my Irish Setter needs to go out. :-)

@ Joseph the courts will appoint you a lawyer if you are indigent. It's part of your Miranda Rights.

Quiser,
So the next time I see you walking your Irish setter,and you walkor have you dog walk on MY grass, I guess by what your saying it will be alright for me to shoot your dog?

Mary E, do you realize that your comments make no sense ? You shouldn't be calling anyone any names especially calling someone ignorant your an idiot. And I am a pig because I told some guy his kid shouldn't be sitting on the dirty ground anyways ? No sense what so ever. If I told him he SHOULD let his kid sit directly on the dirty ground then yes that would make sense. You either are dumb as rocks or you have a reading comprehension problem. What school did you graduate (if you even did) from so I can makes sure no one I know goes there. We do NOT need anymore idiots in this world.

@Just a person ... I can assure you that it would not be okay to shoot my dog or any dog. That is going a little too far don't you think? And its quite the immature statement to make. The thing is, I wouldn't allow my dog on your property in the first place. As always I will stick to not compromising my values by respecting my neighbors privacy and personal property. But common sense would also prevail that if on the off chance she broke off her leash and squatted on your lawn, I would immediately be cleaning it up and apologizing for it happening. This is called being civilized and respectful.

I must add....if you see someone letting their dog relieve itself whether it be on a public or private property and they don't pick it up, then speak up! These are the people who make the rest of us (responsible dog owners) look bad. I think the local neighborhood watch should really get involved in calling out these people. If not thepm than local law enforcement. And everyone wonders why dogs get banned out of Parks and off of beaches...???? Because of the same knuckleheads who let their dogs poop all over the place and leave it there. Its not the dog's fault. Its the owner's responsibility. If I see someone doing that I do speak up. Yes, I have been told some not so nice responses back, but at least I spoke up. And really, I will call animal control, I don't care who it is. Dont own a dog if you can't properly take care of it. Buy a goldfish instead.

Just Wondering - Please leave Eugene O'flaherty out of this i understand that it is his brother in law but he is not responsible for what other people do when he is not around. If you are a real townie then you know he does everything he can not only for the town but all the people in it. He actually cares what goes on around here and tries to help make it a nicer place to live, and not only when he is up for re-election either. He really would help anyone of us if we needed it and he was able so please i understand why it seems to be a big deal but if you only knew everything hes done around here you would not even have posted that thank you

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Well people, if u have live around Kenneth Hyland for 2 yrs, then u would understand wat he is about. i grew up in Chelsea n just recently moved to the Chelsea YMCA in 2008. when i met Kenneth, he seemed to be a loner, but when i finally got a chance to meet him in person, he seemed like a nice guy. "but to tell u the truth" he was just n is a troubled person! We became friends in the beginning, then soon enough, he became a total ass, not just to me but to everyone at the YMCA. His demeanor changed and he became very violent. He didn't like people greetin him or even talkin to him. Most people tried to stay away, but in our situation, that was hard to do considering we ran into him in the halls when he had something to complain about. So if u think Kenneth deserves to be in jail, I will admit that he needs psyciatric help n then some. This is just my opinion, considering wat I,ve been through with him within the past few years.