AT LEAST 2 DOGS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SICKENED BY POISON-LACED MEATBALLS THAT WERE DROPPED IN A MISSION DRIVE BACKYARD. AT LEAST 1 MEATBALL TESTED POSITIVE FOR STRYCHNINE, WHICH CAN DAMAGE A DOG’S CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY Animal Shelter officials asked anyone with information to call 454-7303 ext. 1.