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Styrofoam 'dog treats' handed out in error at weekend event

Some animal lovers got more than they bargained for at a weekend fundraiser that left a bad taste in the mouths of their pooches and a Cadboro Bay Village pet shop owner.

Erin Van El, owner operator of Paw Space Pet Boutique and Spa, said she was "dumbfounded" after learning late in the day that small sample bags of Northwest Naturals dog treats contained Styrofoam nuggets instead of freeze dried, chicken flavoured morsels. community event and fundraiser last Saturday for Raincoast Rescue Dog Society.

She said that, after speaking with a supplier's representative, she was told "you're supposed to add water" to the freeze dried treats, explaining their unusual appearance, until he took a closer look.

"He took them apart and said 'Omigawd, these are Styrofoam,' " she said, echoing concerns aired on social media by pet lovers, confirming the fake treats were bits of Styrofoam.

Avafina Pet Products acknowledged in a comment on the Paw Space Facebook page that "sadly, a very unfortunate event occurred" at the event that doubled as the store's grand opening.

It acknowledged that display Styrofoam nuggets created for demonstration purposes at trade shows had "accidentally been distributed" in place of samples of Northwest Naturals Freeze Dried Chicken.

"There is no chance of this happening again," the distributor's online apology stated. It noted only a small number were distributed and said most dogs would be unlikely to consume them.

While the company said all remaining Styrofoam nuggets had since been discarded, animal rights advocates were unsettled by the presence of a product that can be harmful to animals.

Cheyanne Cave, owner operator of Happy Tails Teeth Cleaning, said she was relieved that Jake, her miniature Pinscher and one of the first to receive a treat shortly before closing time, turned it down.

"My dog usually eats anything. He's never turned down any kind of treat," said Cave, who took four bags of the free samples before realizing what they contained.

Cave and others spread the news via social media, posting on sites such as the Victoria Dog Owners Facebook page.

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"How many treats have been handed out already?" wondered Jesse Adams, founder of Raincoast Dog Rescue. "We don't want anyone's dog to get sick."

Adams, whose non profit did not hand out the treats at its table, said he was relieved to hear only eight people received them.

Van El, knock off van cleef bracelet who raised hundreds of dollars for the rescue society at the event, does not sell the dog treats in her store.

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