Kamloops Pit Bulls in Deadly Mauling Found with Meth and Cocaine
The city seeks court approval to euthanize the dogs deemed beyond rehabilitation after fatal attack.
- Three pit bulls in Kamloops, B.C., tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine following a fatal attack on a border collie.
- The city has initiated legal proceedings to have the dogs euthanized, citing public safety concerns and expert evaluations.
- An investigation involving veterinarians and animal behavior specialists concluded that the dogs cannot be rehabilitated.
- Authorities are uncertain how the dogs ingested the drugs, whether in the community or at their home.
- No charges have been filed against the dogs' owner, and the case highlights rare instances of drug ingestion in pets.