Family's Dogs Poisoned by Meth-Laced Hot Dogs

Repeated incidents leave Colorado family shaken and searching for answers

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:58pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a hot dog bun with a visible crystalline substance inside, captured with a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the toxic threat to the family's pets.A disturbing case of intentional pet poisoning leaves a Colorado family searching for answers and safety.Broomfield Today

A Colorado family is reeling after their dogs were poisoned on multiple occasions by hot dogs laced with methamphetamine and other drugs. The Franks, who live in Broomfield, have found the tainted food in their yard and watched helplessly as their beloved pets suffered the effects, requiring emergency veterinary care. Despite installing security cameras and fencing, the family remains at a loss to explain why they are being targeted in this disturbing pattern of animal cruelty.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of intentional pet poisonings, which can have devastating consequences for animal welfare and public safety. The Franks' ordeal also raises concerns about the ability of authorities to investigate and prevent such malicious acts, especially when the motives are unclear.

The details

Jillian Frank first became aware of the issue when her mother found a hot dog with a "crystalline substance" in it on their patio. Luckily, the family's pets were unharmed at that time. However, a month later Jillian's dog Gable began exhibiting strange symptoms after eating something in the yard, leading to a positive drug test for methamphetamine. Months after that, Jillian's sister Annalyn experienced a similar incident with her dog Murray, who tested positive for both meth and MDMA. The family has since found additional drug-laced hot dogs on their property and installed security cameras, but they remain at a loss to explain why they are being targeted.

  • In November, Jillian Frank's mother found a hot dog with a suspicious substance on the patio.
  • A month later, Jillian Frank's dog Gable became ill after eating something in the yard and tested positive for meth.
  • Months after the Gable incident, Annalyn Frank's dog Murray exhibited similar symptoms and also tested positive for meth and MDMA.

The players

Jillian Frank

A member of the affected Colorado family whose dog Gable was poisoned by meth-laced hot dogs.

Annalyn Frank

Jillian's sister, whose dog Murray was also poisoned by drug-tainted food left in the family's yard.

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What they’re saying

“She found a hot dog on her patio, and she's a vegetarian. Cracked it open, there's a crystalline substance in it.”

— Jillian Frank

“He won't stop circling. He won't stop panting. He won't lay down.”

— Jillian Frank

“I notice Murray just spinning in circles and foaming at the mouth. I knew him really well so I knew something not right. They do a urinary analysis, and it's confirmed he has meth and MDMA in his system.”

— Annalyn Frank

“I feel absolutely helpless. My dogs are my absolute world.”

— Annalyn Frank

What’s next

The family has installed higher fencing and surveillance cameras around their home, but they remain unsure of the perpetrator's identity and motives. Law enforcement is investigating the incidents.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the need for stronger protections and enforcement against intentional pet poisonings, which can have devastating consequences for animal welfare and public safety. The Franks' ordeal also underscores the trauma and helplessness felt by pet owners when their beloved companions are maliciously targeted.