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Pet Poisonings Reported in Motul and Kanasín as Investigators Respond

Residents identified a suspected neighbor, with complaints to the state prosecutor expected.

Overview

  • At least four dogs and one cat were found poisoned across Motul’s Edesio Carrillo Puerto and Kanasín’s Arboledas neighborhoods.
  • In Motul, police and the specialized animal-abuse unit removed the bodies and took witness statements on calle 36-A between 23 and 27.
  • In Kanasín, residents reported three poisoned dogs, two dead and one in delicate condition on calle 8 between 17 and 15.
  • Neighbors plan to lodge complaints with the Fiscalía General del Estado after reports that a local resident had threatened or harmed roaming animals.
  • Authorities have not announced arrests or identified a toxic agent, while animal groups cite public-health risks and note a similar case reported in April.