A family has been left terrified after their dogs were repeatedly poisoned by methamphetamine-laced hot dogs thrown into their garden.
The shocking incidents have happened multiple times, with the pet owner now fearing she has to move to keep her pets safe.
Jillian Frank said the ordeal first began when her mother, Annalyn, discovered a suspicious hot dog on the patio.
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“She found a hot dog on her patio, and she’s a vegetarian,” she told 9News.
“She cracked it open, and there’s this crystal substance in it.”
The food was handed to police, who confirmed it tested positive for methamphetamine.
Despite installing surveillance cameras at the home in Broomfield, Colorado, US, the incidents continued.
The first instance was in November last year.
The following month, on Boxing Day (26 December,) one of the family’s dogs, Gable, fell seriously ill after ingesting another drug-laced hot dog.
The dog was rushed to a veterinary critical care unit, where he remained for 14 hours receiving fluids and sedatives.
Months later, another dog, Murray, also became unwell after eating something in the garden.
He was “foaming at the mouth: and spinning around in circles.
Tests later confirmed Murray had methamphetamine and MDMA in his system.
Annalyn feels “helpless” at the situation, saying her pets are her “absolute world”.
The repeated poisonings have left the family fearing they are being deliberately targeted.
In a GoFundMe appeal, Jillian wrote: “At this point, it is obvious that my mom is being targeted.
“And with no true suspect or anything the police can do, her only option now is to move.”
The family said veterinary bills have already exceeded £4,700 ($6,000 USD).
Broomfield Police is investigating and has urged anyone with information or footage to come forward.
No suspect has been identified.
