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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.
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