The case was widely commented on social networks due to the negligence with which the store workers acted. The procedure was recorded on the establishment’s security cameras. The hairdressers will face trial in October.
A case of animal abuse has caused a strong controversy in the United States, all after Two groomers accidentally killed a dog while they were treating it. The shocking episode was recorded by the local security cameras.
The incident occurred in November 2020when the journalist AJ Ross brought to Kobehis toy poodle breed dog, to cut his nails at a branch of the chain PetSmart located in Pittsburgh (USA).
According to the newspaper Daily Mailthe owner could not wait inside the premises due to the sanitary restrictions resulting from the pandemic, so she took the opportunity to go out and do some errands near the place.
Returning to the store, he found the lifeless body of his pet on a counter. In desperation, the woman took the animal to a veterinarian to help him, but the dog was already dead.
Lawsuit against those responsible
Following the dog’s accidental death, AJ Ross filed a lawsuit against the store and the two workers who treated his pet.
In the document it was mentioned that the animal died strangled by the immobilizing ropes.
Furthermore, the two groomers were blamed for being negligent in the procedure, as the dog was in an obvious state of panic and yet they did nothing to assist him. In October, both will face trial for animal abuse.
the revealing video
A key piece of evidence in this case was video from the compound’s surveillance camera that recorded the cruel scenes.
At the beginning of the record, the owner of the dog is seen leaving her dog and leaving the premises. Later, the workers can be seen accommodating the dog on the work table and tying it to the ropes.
During the procedure, the dog constantly moves trying to remove the string that was squeezing his fragile neck.
After finishing trimming the nails, the workers release the dog and notice that it does not react. They move the body, but he gave no signs of life.
The owner posted the video on her Twitter account and explained how hard the process has been to obtain justice after her loss.
“While this has been an extremely traumatic and emotionally draining process, my hope for justice in this case is inherently connected to truth and transparency,” he wrote.
“I believe/hope this video will encourage permanent changes in PetSmart, hiring and grooming practices across the country”Ross concluded.
Through social networks, many users have given their support to the owner of the pet and have criticized the actions of the hairdressers.
According to the portal TMZa company representative stated, “We are heartbroken and truly mourn the loss of Kobe. Following this terrible accident in 2020, we immediately launched an internal investigation and cooperated with the authorities involved“.
“In response, we terminated the relationship with associates who violated our pet safety policies and did not meet our high standards of care,” he added.