Dogs in Colorado poisoned after eating hot dogs contaminated with meth found in yard

Dog Poisoned by Methamphetamine-Laced Hot Dogs in Colorado

A homeowner in Colorado is facing a distressing situation as her dog was reportedly poisoned multiple times after consuming hot dogs laced with methamphetamine, which were found in her backyard.

The alarming discovery began in November 2025 when Jillian Frank’s mother cleaned up their patio in Broomfield and stumbled upon a hot dog filled with a suspicious crystalline substance.

“She found a hot dog on the patio. She’s a vegetarian,” Frank explained. “When she cracked it open, this crystalline substance was inside.”

Authorities were notified, and the hot dog tested positive for meth. After this unsettling event, Frank’s mother installed several surveillance cameras, hoping to move past the incident.

However, on December 26, her dog Gable began exhibiting troubling symptoms. It turned out he had ingested yet another meth-laced hot dog found in the yard.

“He was just circling, panting non-stop; he wouldn’t lie down,” Frank recounted.

Gable required 14 hours of treatment in a veterinarian’s critical care unit, receiving only fluids and sedatives to counteract the meth effects. Frank later set up a GoFundMe to help cover veterinary bills and to support her mother’s move to a safer home.

Owner Annalyn Frank mentioned that her other dog, Murray, also started acting oddly in March.

“I noticed Murray spinning around, foaming at the mouth. I knew him well and sensed something was off,” Annalyn recalled.

Having previously seen behaviors associated with dogs under the influence of meth, she checked their Ring camera. There, she saw Murray exit the car and consume something from the grass.

Tests later revealed that Murray had meth and MDMA in his system.

“I felt completely helpless. My dog means everything to me. I had to take him to the vet because he was terrified and just stared at me. It was painful to see him so afraid,” Annalyn shared.

The ongoing series of poisonings has instilled fear in the family, prompting Jillian’s mother to contemplate leaving the home they purchased in 2021, something she had long worked towards.

Jillian Frank expressed in a fundraising statement, “Her dream has always been to own a home. After years of effort, including raising four kids and going through nursing school, she finally achieved that dream.”

“Now, it’s clear that she’s being targeted… Without any real suspects or police support, the only option is to move away and abandon the safe haven she worked for,” the statement added.

The family aims to raise over $6,000 to cover the veterinary expenses from this shocking incident.

Broomfield police are treating the situation as isolated and are calling for public assistance regarding video evidence or additional information. Although the family has installed a tall net around their fence, the suspect remains unidentified.