Toronto High Park Dog Poisoning - Investigation On Going

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Toronto High Park Dog Poisoning - Investigation On Going
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Two dogs have died and six others were sickened after they came into contact with a poisonous substance at one of Toronto's leash free areas earlier this week. The deceased animals were found to have ingested a deadly ingredient in anti-freeze, which lead to their sudden demise.

Today, Toronto Police released new information about additional discoveries in the park. Police have found a piece or pieces of bread that they believe were soaked in some type of substance which could have lead to the poisoning the dogs and other animals in the area.

Several dead raccoons and squirrels have been found in the area. Police believe the high number of dead animals is related. In a mysterious twist, a few dead raccoons have been found in a posed position - one with a bouquet of flowers.

Police still have no idea what the motive for the incidents could be, but are wondering if it may be tied in to a controversy involving an off-leash area that has left some residents badly divided

Police still have no idea what the motive for the incidents could be, but are wondering if it may be tied in to a controversy involving an off-leash area that has left some residents badly divided.

Toronto Police continue to sweep the entire park and are telling pet owners to avoid the area or keep their animals leashed and to be extremely careful about what the pets have access to.

We want to know what you think about this issue. Have you visited this park on the weekend? Do you know anyone affected by the dog poisoning? Have an opinion to share about the issue? Post your comments in our forum at: http://torontobarks.com/barkboard/viewtopic.php?t=53

For More information:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_24121.aspx

http://www.canada.com/globaltv/national ... 131f34caf7

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2008/06/24/two-dogs-now-dead-from-high-park-poisoning.aspx

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080624.wdead_raccoons0624/BNStory/National/home

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/448401

If you can help investigators call 11 Division at (416) 808-1100 or Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-TIPS.