Police Investigate Dogs Sickened By Rat Poison In New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT — Police are investigating after dog owners on Clark Street reported that their pets were sickened by what appears to be rat poison, according to FOX 61. Four dogs have been affected, with one being admitted to the ICU for signs of poisoning.

It appears the rat poison has been left out intentionally. One dog owner has placed flyers around the neighborhood warning others about the dangers of the poison, according to FOX 61.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help raise money to cover the dogs' medical costs.

According to the GoFundMe, "Over the course of two months, someone has maliciously placed food laced with rat poison in canned food and strategically placed meatballs in the Clark Street area of New Haven, CT.

"This has resulted in a terrifying turn of events for multiple dog owners in the East Rock community and may potentially reach more dog and cats in the area. Symptoms may take up to a week to present and the last documented can was seen on July 6th!

"Three pups have been poisoned so far. Bruno, Charlie, and Popover all nearly died, but thankfully the doctors were able to save them all. The pups are slowly recovering, but we had to pay thousands of dollars to cover the costs of the emergency transfusions and treatment that they needed to survive. The bills have so far surpassed $12,000!"

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