Meth-Laced Hot Dogs Left Outside Colorado Home Poison Family's Dogs
A Colorado family's dogs have been poisoned multiple times after meth-laced hot dogs were repeatedly left outside their home in Broomfield. The Broomfield Police Department has launched an investigation and says it believes the family's dogs are the "intended targets."
No suspects have been identified.
It Started in November 2025
The first incident occurred in November 2025, when Jillian Frank's mother found two hot dogs containing a crystalline substance while sweeping the patio of her Broomfield home. The substance tested positive for methamphetamine.
"She has no enemies. She doesn't have neighborhood conflict. We just assumed this was a random act of animal cruelty," Jillian told WYMT.
Fortunately, her mother found the hot dogs before her dogs did. Security cameras were installed at the property following the incident.
Dog Spends 14 Hours in Critical Care
On December 26, 2025, Jillian's dog Gable ate meth-laced hot dogs that had been left outside the home again. He was rushed to the vet and tested positive for methamphetamine.
"He won't stop circling. He won't stop panting. He won't lay down," Jillian said.
Gable spent 14 hours in a veterinary critical care unit. A second dog on the property was also affected, and an uneaten hot dog was recovered and confirmed to contain meth. Jillian noted that there is no antidote for methamphetamine poisoning in dogs — treatment is limited to supportive care such as fluids and sedatives while the animal recovers.
Third Incident in March 2026
The poisonings continued on March 22, when Jillian's sister Annalyn Frank arrived at their mother's home to pick her up for a hike. Annalyn let her dogs out of the car in the front yard for about two minutes while they loaded up to leave.
Security camera footage later showed one of her dogs eating something near the driveway.
"I notice Murray just spinning in circles and foaming at the mouth," Annalyn told WYMT. "I knew him really well, so I knew something was not right."
Murray tested positive for both methamphetamine and MDMA.
Investigation Ongoing, No Suspects
Broomfield Police said detectives have pursued numerous investigative leads, including reviewing surveillance footage and conducting neighborhood canvases. A police K-9 also conducted an open-air sniff of the front and rear yards of the property, which yielded no results.
No suspects or arrests have been made.
Family Feels Trapped With Nowhere to Turn
With the investigation stalled and incidents continuing, Jillian said her family is out of options.
"At this point, it is obvious that my mom is being targeted," she wrote on GoFundMe. "She is a victim of unprovoked violence. And with no true suspect or anything the police can do, her only option now is to move."
A GoFundMe set up to cover the family's veterinary bills has raised over $4,900, nearly reaching its $5,000 goal.
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