Chocolate Squares Found At Vandalized Canton Dog Park

CANTON, CT — The Canton Dog Park was vandalized last week and chocolate squares were planted in the mulch, according to a post from Friends of Canton Dog Park. Signs had been ripped down as well.

"In such a wonderful and caring community, it is shocking that someone would do this to their neighbors and pups," the post reads. "We are in the process of adding additional patrols from volunteers and police and monitoring the site even more now."

Dog park officials are asking people to stay alert for any potential suspicious activity and to inform them if you know the person responsible.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs and could cause a medical emergency, according to the American Kennel Society. Signs of chocolate poisoning usually appear within 6 to 12 hours.