Shocking discovery: walls stained orange, pets in distress.

“I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t see, so I instantly knew something was wrong,” Myint said, describing the moment she walked into her home to WXYZ Detroit. The walls were stained orange, a stark reminder of the bear mace that had been sprayed throughout the house and directly on her three dogs, leaving them in visible distress. She said, “I new I needed to evacuate my animals. They’re not able to breathe in this.”

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The intruders, seemingly deterred by the overwhelming fumes, left without stealing anything but they also left chaos in their wake. Unfortunately, Myint’s ordeal is part of a disturbing trend. Two other homeowners in the area have reported similar attacks, with one dog dying and another suffering permanent eye damage.

Police response.

Commander Shanda Starks of the Detroit Police Department’s 10th Precinct is taking these attacks personally. “No one should have to live in fear,” Starks declared. Starks emphasized the importance of community vigilance and recommended installing alarm systems.

To help find the perpetrators, police have released images of the two suspects, urging the community to help identify them.

Typical attack pattern: daytime intrusions.

The invasions typically occur between 10 a.m. and noon, targeting homes when residents are likely to be away. Myint was gone for just an hour-and-a-half when her dogs were attacked. In response, she has bolstered her home security and no longer leaves windows open.

Myint’s advice: proactive measures for pet safety.

Myint urges others to be proactive. “Set your alarm even if you’re only going to be gone for 10 minutes or an hour, and close your windows,” she advised. “It really turned our life upside down and we’re just lucky our animals are still here with us.”

As the police intensify their efforts to catch the suspects, the community remains on high alert, hoping to prevent further attacks on their beloved pets.