Pup Sickened After Eating Meth During Walk At OC Park

ANAHEIM, CA — Senior chihuahua Abby is recovering after accidentally eating methamphetamine-laced marijuana buds at a park near Disneyland, owner Amy Robbins shared with multiple media outlets.

Last week, Robbins took her dog, Abby, on a stroll through Stoddard Park, close to her residence on 9th Street. When they returned home, the dog acted strange, staring at the ceiling for ages and then "zooming" around the house.

"That's not like her at all," she told KTLA's John Fenoglio.

Upon taking her dog to the veterinarian, the pup was diagnosed as testing positive for the drug methamphetamine. Robbins said the dog remained under the veterinarian's care overnight, and the bill was over $2,000. Later, she and her father returned to the park to find the buds of marijuana, where she guessed Abby ate the drugs. Upon reporting the incident to the police, she said officers indicated there was nothing they could do.

"There are lots of homeless people in that park," she told Fenoglio. The park is also near an elementary school and many homes with children.

Anaheim Police spoke on the matter, which Sgt. Jon McClintock said was "unfortunate." He also indicated that park safety is "a priority for the city of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department."

Also, this month, Anaheim Police have established a "Neighborhood Walk" outreach to talk with residents about concerns in their neighborhood.

"Anaheim PD's community policing team walked with residents from our Central District, strengthening the relationship between the police department and the community we serve," they said over social media.

In response, residents chimed in problematic areas in the city, such as near the train tracks off Lincoln Avenue and Euclid Street and other locations.

"A lot going on in the blocks of Lincoln Avenue, State College Boulevard, and East Street. Lots of junkies and homeless hanging out, especially under the East Street and 91 Freeway," one resident said.

If you would like information on starting a Neighborhood Walk, please follow this link to contact the Crime Prevention Specialist for your area.

It was not immediately clear if the Neighborhood Walk and the complaints issued by Robbins were related.