Since January, WPTV has been listening to a Port St. Lucie family raising concerns about invasive cane toads in a Riverland community and the potential danger they pose to pets.
The Shulmans, who live in Valencia Walk at Riverland, first reached out to WPTV reporter Brooke Chau after their HOA denied a request they believed could help protect their dogs from the toxic amphibians.
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TOXIC THREAT: Family gets HOA approval for protection against cane toads
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC), cane toads are an invasive species that secrete a toxin that can be fatal to dogs within minutes if ingested…