Possible dog poisonings in Parksville under police investigation
PARKSVILLE — Oceanside RCMP say they’re investigating several incidents in recent weeks of dogs being poisoned in Parksville.
RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman told NanaimoNewsNOW police responded to a potential poisoning incident at a Roscow St. home on Tuesday, June 23.
A dog had fallen ill after discovering a hot dog wiener in the yard with some form of powder and pill sticking out of it.
Foreman said the Roscow St. incident appeared to be an intentional effort to harm an animal.