Police warning after dogs 'deliberately poisoned' in West Suffolk
Three dogs were found unconscious late last week - they've since made a recovery
Last updated 1st Jul 2022
Police are urging Suffolk pet owners to be vigilant after the suspected deliberate poisoning of three dogs late last week.
All three were roaming free in the grounds of a rural home overnight between last Thursday and Friday (June 23/24) when it happened.
It's believed they ate food containing the sedative Pentrobarbital, which is often used for the euthanasia of dogs or cats.
The drug is only legally available on prescription.
The dogs were found uncoscious by their owner by have since made a full recovery thanks to the invitation of vets.
It's believed would-be dog thieves were involved.
Sgt Brian Calver of Suffolk Constabulary said: “This is a particularly worrying incident. Criminals will go to great lengths to steal other people’s property but this is simply disgusting and wicked."
"The dogs involved have all made a recovery but only by early intervention and good fortune.
"This could easily have resulted in the dogs deaths, which is something we don’t want to see anybody suffer.
"With than in mind, we’d urge anybody that does allow dogs to wander free at night to reconsider their security arrangements and ensure the dogs are kept safe and secure.”