Meth-Laced Hot Dogs Sicken Pets in Colorado

Police search for suspect intentionally targeting family's dogs with drug-tainted food

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:22pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a partially eaten hot dog on a dark surface, the harsh flash highlighting the crystalline substance embedded in the meat, conceptually representing the drug-laced food that has been targeting the family's pets.A disturbing pattern of drug-tainted hot dogs left in a Colorado family's yard has sickened their pets, exposing a troubling case of intentional animal poisoning.Broomfield Today

Police in Broomfield, Colorado are investigating a series of incidents where drug-laced hot dogs have been left in a family's yard, sickening their dogs. The dogs have tested positive for methamphetamine and MDMA after eating the tainted food, and the family says they feel "absolutely helpless" to protect their pets.

Why it matters

This case highlights the disturbing trend of intentional pet poisonings, which can have devastating consequences for families and raise broader concerns about public safety and animal welfare in the community. Authorities are working to identify the perpetrator and determine a motive behind the targeted attacks.

The details

Police in Broomfield, Colorado say they are investigating at least three incidents since late 2025 where drug-laced hot dogs have been left in a family's yard, sickening their dogs. In the first incident on November 22, 2025, the homeowner found two hot dogs containing a "crystal-like" substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. On December 26, 2025, the family's dogs exhibited "unusual behavior" after eating hot dogs found in the backyard, and tested positive for methamphetamine. Most recently on March 22, 2026, one of the dogs became ill after eating an unknown substance in the front yard and tested positive for both methamphetamine and MDMA.

  • The first incident happened on November 22, 2025.
  • The second incident occurred on December 26, 2025.
  • The most recent incident took place on March 22, 2026.

The players

Broomfield Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the series of incidents involving drug-laced hot dogs left in a family's yard.

Annalyn Frank

The homeowner whose family's dogs have been sickened by the tainted hot dogs, and who says she feels "absolutely helpless" to protect her pets.

Jillian Frank

The homeowner's daughter who told a local news outlet that she and her mother initially assumed the incidents were "random acts of animal cruelty".

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What they’re saying

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

— Annalyn Frank, Homeowner

“At first we assumed it was a random act of animal cruelty, and my mom has no conflicts with anyone in the neighborhood.”

— Jillian Frank, Homeowner's daughter

What’s next

The Broomfield Police Department says it is continuing its investigation into the incidents, including reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the neighborhood, but has not yet identified any suspects.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the need for increased vigilance and community cooperation to protect pets from intentional harm. Authorities are urging residents to be alert for any suspicious activity and to report any information that could aid the investigation.