Kibble laced with antifreeze killed dog in Vaughan: York police

TORONTO – York Regional Police confirm kibble laced with antifreeze killed a beagle-pug mix in Vaughan last month.

Police said the owner and his dog Coca were out for a walk on Nov. 25 on Shawbridge Boulevard in the area of Gidleigh Park Crescent when the animal stopped and began eating something next to a mailbox.

After returning home, the dog became violently ill and was taken to a veterinarian where it was diagnosed with glycol (antifreeze) poisoning.

Several days later the six-and-a-half-old dog was in such a bad condition that it needed to be euthanized.

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An investigation was launched on Nov. 30 after the owner contacted police.

Authorities were able to located the kibble spread over a 15-foot area around the mailbox. The objects were seized, examined and later confirmed to be laced with antifreeze.

Police said they will be canvassing the area for witnesses over the next few days and are urging anyone with information to come forward.