Pet owners in East Village are speaking up after the discovery of dangerous discarded foil packets that contain drug residue such as fentanyl.
SAN DIEGO — Dog owners in downtown San Diego are speaking up after the discovery of dangerous drug residue in discarded foil packets, posing a serious threat to their pets.
“We’re out here at least three times a day. There’s always going to be little issues but we’ve been seeing a lot lately the transient population leaving a lot of the residue from drugs or substances they do behind,” said Francisco, an East Village resident and dog owner.
Pet owners fear the worst if their furry friend comes into contact with fentanyl residue left in aluminum foils on the streets or sidewalks.
“I walk my dog every single day and just to know there’s something out here that could potentially kill them that’s so scary,” said Mina, who lives downtown.
Residents have heard stories of dogs getting sick downtown.
“There’s a lot of people we meet at the park. We discuss if there’s dogs who are viscous around. That has become more of a common problem lately, it’s usually in aluminum that they eat up,” Francisco said.
What to do if your dog is exposed to fentanyl
Health experts say if a pet is exposed to fentanyl, it’s vital to act fast. Signs can include drowsiness, failing to respond to commands and trouble breathing.
“I don’t let him off leash personally because dogs wander, eat up things they find,” Francisco said.
He and other residents say they’re taking precautions to keep their dogs safe.
“Being a dog owner, now I have to watch where he is walking and really keep an eye on him,” said Fariba, another dog owner.
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