OSPCA investigating after 3 dogs die after ingesting antifreeze

WATCH ABOVE: Three Australian Shepherds have died from suspected antifreeze poisoning. Cindy Pom reports on whether there is any suspected foul play.

TORONTO – The Ontario SPCA is investigating whether the death of three dogs in Stouffville was deliberate.

The dogs routinely roamed their owners’ 10-acre lot near Vandorf Sideroad and Kennedy Road in Stouffville in January but were kept in by an invisible fence. The OSPCA says the dogs somehow ingested antifreeze, became ill and died.

The owner told OSPCA investigators they didn’t own antifreeze so the dogs could not have inadvertently drank some on the property.

Testing confirmed one of the dogs died as a result of the antifreeze. The OSPCA is still awaiting test results from the other two dogs.

Dewar cautioned that antifreeze is incredibly dangerous but enticing to animals.

“There’s a huge danger in putting out antifreeze, first of all its attractive to animals, it’s sweet in smell and taste and so animals are naturally drawn to it. But when ingested, it results in death.”

If the joint police, OSPCA investigation finds criminal intent, whomever is responsible could be charged with animal cruelty, York Regional Police Const. Laura Nicolle said in an interview Thursday.