Dog dies after ingesting poison: Police investigating animal cruelty case

This is an undated image of a two-year-old French Mastiff named Bain from Waterford in Norfolk County who passed away after allegedly being poisoned on March 16, 2023. (Source: OPP West Region/Twitter

Police in Norfolk County are investigating after a family pet was allegedly poisoned.

OPP officers were contacted about an incident on Bruce Street in Waterford on March 16.

The owners of a two-year-old French Mastiff named Bain became sick that afternoon.

He was rushed to the vet, but died shortly after.

Police said tests showed Bain ingested a large amount of poison.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.