An elderly woman brought her dog to the police station and claimed the pet had become unusually cheerful: officers launched an investigation and uncovered something bizarre.
The precinct was quiet around 10 a.m. when a woman in her seventies confidently walked in, leading a plump reddish-brown dog on a leash. The animal wagged its tail, bouncing slightly, looking far too energetic.
“Good morning. I need to speak to your supervisor,” she said calmly.
The duty officer hesitated. “Maam, are you filing a report?”
“No. I have a secret to share. A big one. About my dog. Maybe even more…”
“Your… dog?” he asked, eyeing the pet as it tried to paw at the counter, tongue lolling.
“Yes. You see, lately… shes been too happy. Way too happy.”
“Maam, if your dogs unwell, theres a vet clinic across the street.”
“No!” she snapped. “You dont understand. I live alone. Shes with me every day. Somethings changed. Shes not just playfulshe acts like shes… on drugs!”
The officer frowned. “Youre saying your dog… takes illegal substances?”
“I dont know! But pleaselet me talk to someone. Have her checked. I feel this isnt just nothing.”
An awkward silence fell. A junior officer muttered, “Should we call a medic? Or… social services? She sounds delusional.”
But the seasoned sergeant suddenly said, “Take her to interrogation. Ill hear her out.”
And thats when the police learned something horrifying and bizarre.
Seated across from the sergeant, the woman explained while her dog circled her feet, still bouncing.
“From the start. When did this behavior begin?”
“About a week ago. Before that, she was slow, calmnormal for her age and size.”
“What do you feed her?”
“Just one brand: ‘CanBest’ for senior dogs. Same routineone cup morning and night, filtered water. No treats. We walk twice dailymorning at the park, evening by the lake.”
“Are those areas monitored?”
“The park sometimes has patrols. The lakes usually empty.”
“Where do you buy the food?”
“Same local storeI even have a loyalty card. But the last bag was ordered online, delivered to my door. Same packaging, same flavor… yet she turned hyper in days.”
The sergeant sent the remaining food for analysis. They tested the dogs bowl too, along with veterinary screenings.
Two days later, results came: the food contained traces of synthetic stimulantsanalogues of banned substances disguised as fat-soluble additives.
The brand was legitimate, but the packaging was counterfeit.
The dogs bloodwork confirmed trace accumulation, explaining her euphoria.
Investigators traced the tainted batch to a warehouse. Under the guise of pet food, small shipments of psychoactive-laced products were being distributed.
The scheme relied on microdosestoo subtle to raise alarms but addictive over time, ensuring repeat purchases.
Unwittingly, the woman had exposed a major operation. Her dog wasnt alone12 more cases were confirmed nearby.
A crackdown followed, targeting stores, suppliers, and online sellers.
The sergeant later thanked her. “Maam, you may have saved dozens of families.”
He handed her an official commendation.
Under the table, the dog dozeddetoxed and sluggish again.
“I hope she stays lazy now,” the woman smiled.
“Well, if notwell be watching. Just in case.”
They both chuckled.
