*This story has been updated*
Police are urging dog owners to be extra cautious about what their furry friends put into their mouths after a man in North Burnaby came across a bone with a spike in it.
Burnaby RCMP got a report at about 8:45 p.m. on Thursday from a man walking his dog in the 5000 block of Frances Street.
The dog had picked up a bone, and the owner noticed there was a spike sticking out of the end of it.
Thankfully, the canine was not harmed, police said.
“This is the only report we have received recently of this taking place,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Brett Cunningham said in an emailed statement. “As always, we’re asking for dog owners to be vigilant, and, if you do see similar bones to this one, to contact police immediately.”
UPDATE: Burnaby RCMP have added more information since the NOW's original story:
“Our investigation is continuing into this incident - at this time it is believed that this bone & rod may be the remains of a pet that received medical treatment for a fracture prior to death,” said a tweet by Burnaby RCMP late Friday. “At this time it does not appear the metal was placed in the bone to intentionally injure another animal. We ask dog owners around the 5000-block of Frances St. to remain vigilant and if you find any other bones that look similar to the above to please contact police.”
Contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.
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