Dogs poisoned with antifreeze: Lake Country RCMP

Mounties in B.C.’s interior are investigating animal cruelty after two dogs were poisoned Friday north of Kelowna.

According to Lake Country RCMP, the dogs’ owner woke up at 4 a.m. to find her two dogs foaming at the mouth.

She also found a tray in her backyard that contained sausages and a hamburger soaked in liquid, police say.

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Mounties say the owner placed the meat in her freezer and found the liquid unfrozen the next morning, believing the substance to be antifreeze.

She told RCMP she was unaware of anyone having an issue with her pets as they were well-behaved and quiet.

The dogs were taken to a local veterinarian where it was later confirmed they were poisoned with antifreeze.

Kelowna RCMP Mike Della-Paolera said the dogs are now home and doing well.

“This type of crime not only puts animals at risk but our young citizens as well which is of great concern to us all,” Della-Paolera said.

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According to the BC SPCA, antifreeze has been used to deliberately poison animals as an act of animal cruelty.

The substance is sweet and enticing to many pets but even small doses can cause fatal kidney damage, the agency says.

The SPCA says time is critical and veterinary aid should be sought immediately.

The RCMP is continuing its investigation, anyone with information is asked to call the Lake Country RCMP at (250) 766-2288 or leave an anonymous tip by contacting the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and reference the file number 2022-74588.