Poisoned meatballs kill three dogs in Spokane
A story out of Washington state this week is disturbing.
Someone apparently was leaving poisoned meatballs Spokane yards, killing three pets.
Washington State University veterinarians later confirmed that the chemical strychnine was in the tained food.
The incidents are under investigation and the Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
Closer to home and not as serious, I understand that thieves who broke into a San Pedro home during a burglary earlier this month sedated the family dogs while they collected and made off with their goods.
Here's a video of the poisoned meatballs posted on North West Cable News and KREM.com:
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