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Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

Pellets suspected to be rat poison mysteriously left at Jenny Strand Park in Santa Clara were discovered after a dog owner contacted the city Monday to report that their pet had eaten some of the pellets and became sick.

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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened, Pellets suspected to be rat poison mysteriously left at Jenny Strand Park in Santa Clara were discovered after a dog owner contacted the city Monday to report that their pet had eaten some of the pellets and became sick.

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Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickenedABC7 Bay Area - 2026-05-12T17:51:09+00:00

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