In San Francisco, the fentanyl crisis has extended beyond human populations, affecting local pets, particularly dogs. Reports indicate that several dog owners in the Tenderloin neighborhood, known for its open-air drug markets, have had to reverse fentanyl overdoses in their pets using Narcan. Mark Dascenzo, a local resident, has used Narcan five times on his dog Melly over the past 2½ years. This alarming trend underscores the pervasive nature of the drug crisis in the city.
Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: the city’s dogs https://t.co/CvsNdR6BTC via @sfchronicle
“Mark Dascenzo walks his dog Melly in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco on Thursday. Dascenzo has had to use Narcan five times on his dog over the past 2½ years.” WTAF? https://t.co/o5xwas8u94
Some dog owners in the Tenderloin, San Francisco’s mecca for open-air drug markets, say they have reversed fentanyl overdoses on their pets. “I don’t think people always think about the dogs, but that stuff is just so toxic and so poisonous.” https://t.co/EeMWTks5O9
As the proliferation of fentanyl kills hundreds of people a year in San Francisco, some dog owners say their pets are also suffering from the crisis. https://t.co/2mEmzJjXaP
The Recovery Movement was out in force this past week and I am here for it! Thank you Supervisors @mattdorsey , @Stefani4CA , and @RafaelMandelman for speaking on the need of Abstinence-Based Treatment for those suffering from drug addiction on our streets. More importantly,… https://t.co/PcBZ0mSosz
EXACTLY AS I PREDICTED. The local San Francisco Democratic Party leadership, SFDCCC, which is now under majority "moderates" rule, is getting hard pushback from old guard radical socialist wing: Kim, Avalos, Chan, Mar, Gallotta. They disrupt, object. Only cure: Expel them. https://t.co/EjOufXm7XH
How long have I been saying this? Dogs are the victims of the opioid crisis, too. All drug tourist and fentanyl addict apologists saying “They just need houses.” What about this? @TheCoalitionSF https://t.co/RiE1JjNkFY
I remember when animals dying from fentanyl was fear mongering. In fact I think it earned @michelletandler a “right wing” title from the harm reductionistas!!! Fentanyl overdoses hit a surprising group of San Franciscans: dogs https://t.co/iwGGqGqpUE
As the proliferation of fentanyl kills hundreds of people a year in San Francisco, some dog owners say their pets are also suffering from the crisis in the Tenderloin — the city’s mecca for open-air drug markets. https://t.co/rx4VfPMNfq
San Francisco needs safe political spaces to get the people's work done. The efforts announced today by @SFDemocrats and Chair @NancyTungSF are positive steps towards supporting survivors, fostering safe environments, and holding perpetrators accountable. https://t.co/rtrvMVat6q
Yesterday, UCSF celebrated 40 years of @AHP_SF and their amazing work supporting the mental health and wellness of LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities. Thank you to @RafaelMandelman @mattdorsey & @SFMayorsOffice for championing these vital services for vulnerable San Franicscans. https://t.co/50meWerRIG
New leadership in the S.F. Democratic Party means no more protecting city family politicians who commit heinous crimes just to keep the family together. https://t.co/uCDhqRzj4m
The radical left in San Francisco is pro drug addiction and incoherent. Here's proof. Also, it's not that the solutions we're proposing are "retrograde" it's that we never actually built a continuum of care. That starts now. Recovery first! https://t.co/uucnOISaPF
Dear @sf311 @emilyccohen @hknightsf @SF_DPH @SF_HSH https://t.co/ddg1aAx6xC https://t.co/YomzvcaLns
Harm reduction, housing first, and "progressive" reforms have backfired. https://t.co/XocGXpxbpv