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Dog Groomer Fired After Videos Allegedly Show Her Punching, Slapping Customers’ Pets
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 22 – The groomer was fired after videos showing abuse of multiple dogs at Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa went viral, prompting an active investigation by Iredell County Animal Services.
- Iredell County authorities are investigating former Classy Critters employee Kristen Taylor for alleged animal cruelty after videos surfaced showing her mistreating dogs at the Mooresville facility.
- The investigation began after videos posted on Facebook by a woman showed Taylor hitting, slapping, spinning, and punching dogs while working at the grooming business.
- In a Facebook post, Classy Critters announced that Taylor has been dismissed from her position and described her conduct as completely unacceptable, reaffirming their dedication to proper animal care.
- The videos have been viewed more than one million times and have led to over 1,500 people signing a petition to close the facility, while 28-year-old Taylor is being investigated on four animal cruelty charges, although no arrests have been made so far.
- The ongoing investigation and public outcry highlight community concern over animal welfare and call for accountability within pet care services like Classy Critters.
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WNCTFormer Mooresville pet spa employee accused of 'disturbing behavior' charged with animal abuse
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A former employee at a pet spa was charged with felony animal abuse Wednesday after reports of “disturbing” behavior at the Mooresville business. According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were alerted on Monday of an alleged case of animal cruelty. Three days before, county Animal Services received reports and video footage of abuse by an employee at Classy Critters off Brawley School Road…
Emiliano, a six-month-old Pomeranian puppy, reportedly suffered serious hip injuries after a citation of grooming, or maintenance of fur, at a local at Veterinaria Pet City in San Sebastián, San José. His owners, Melina Córdoba and Cinthya Vega, denounced the alleged assaults through a video published on social networks, in which a woman is observed treating the puppy abruptly and beating him with her hand, while brushing him.Córdoba told La Nac…
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