Only in Colo-RAD-OH! A new article from The Colorado Sun is raising furry eyebrows and foggy concerns. Apparently, dogs across the state are getting high after scarfing down leftover edibles, abandoned joints in parks, or whatever else humans leave lying around, thanks to legalized cannabis. The piece gives us anecdotes from veterinarians and dog owners, but what it really shows is how far our social train has derailed.
The Bullet Point Brief
- Dogs in Colorado are accidentally getting stoned—because people can’t secure their stash like responsible adults.
- Reports from vets are spiking; some pups end up hospitalized after nibbling goodies laced with THC.
- Weed is legal—duh—but apparently pet owners forgot how to read warning labels (or use common sense).
- The response? More public health campaigns promoting “cannabis safety” for pets. Seriously. They’ll spend your money to try and fix stupid.
- Just another day in the great progressive utopia of chronic burnout and zero accountability.
My Bottom Line
You know civilization’s circling the drain when dogs are becoming collateral damage to human stupidity—and instead of calling it what it is (irresponsibility), we’re launching some fluff PR campaign telling stoners not to hotbox their Labradoodles. What happened to basic adulting? You brought a living being into your home, maybe keep your gummies out of reach like you would if it were a toddler with sticky hands. But nah—we live in a world where feelings outrank facts and owning a dog is more about Instagram likes than actual care.
This story ain’t about pot. It’s about a culture drowning in its own narcissism. Everyone wants rights—no one wants responsibility. We legalize marijuana, fine—it’s here, it’s not going anywhere. But if you legalize something powerful and mind-altering and treat it like Halloween candy, guess what? Even the damn golden retriever gets existentially confused. Maybe the real issue isn’t that dogs are getting high—it’s that too many people in this state already ARE. And they’re making choices that show it… loudly… stupidly… daily.
Welcome to ColoRAD-oh… where your dog might need an intervention before your teenager does.
