THUNDER BAY, ON - June 24, 2008 - The Toronto star is reporting that two dogs died Monday night after drinking deliberately poisoned water at High Park on the weekend. One of the animals was euthanized and the other succumbed to its symptoms at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic at Yonge St. and Davenport Rd.

Toronto police suspect the poisoning of at least six dogs in the park is connected to a debate over the rights of dog owners to unleash their pets in the park.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a potential poisoning of
animals within High Park. Animals and small children are being cautioned until the risk has
been eliminated.
On Sunday, June 22, 2008, at 4:20 p.m., police received information regarding several sick
dogs who had recently visited High Park in the High Park Road/Bloor Street West area.
It is reported that:
− at least five dogs, in five separate incidents, became seriously ill after visiting the grounds of
High Park over the past few days,
− one of the dogs has suffered life−threatening internal complications and is not expected to
survive,
− it is believed that an unknown poisonous substance may have been ingested by the dogs,
− the substance may have been in liquid form and may simply have been licked off the grass,
There have not been any reported human cases.
Animals and small children could be at risk until the City of Toronto completes its investigation
If anyone believes their dog or child has become sick after visiting High Park, they should
seek medical attention.
The public is advised, when visiting High Park, to keep dogs on a leash and closely
supervised. Children should not pick up anything off the ground.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−1100, Crime Stoppers
anonymously at 416−222−TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.