Man Warns Others After Dog Suffers Injury During Mobile Grooming

Russ’s frustration grew as he looked deeper into the company. What he found only raised more questions. The grooming service appeared to operate under several different names, including Tiger’s Pet Grooming, Cinderella’s Pet Grooming, and Isabella’s Pet Spa, all sharing the same phone number but lacking any verified business profiles or customer reviews. The repeated rebranding made it nearly impossible to track down reliable information about the business.

A family in Seattle dropped their dog, a black lab named Mitch, off at a local kennel one day, not expecting anything unusual to occur. But Mitch’s stay at the kennel ended with an employee brutally kicking and punching him – to the point of death.

After filing a report, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s Animal Crimes Unit launched an investigation into possible animal cruelty and business fraud. Officers are working to determine whether Sassy’s and the other listed names are connected to a single operator. The groomer has continued to deny wrongdoing, claiming Charlie’s wound existed before the appointment and suggesting that Russ should have taken the dog to their own affiliated veterinarian.

Russ, however, insists that the injury occurred during grooming and says the experience has left him distrustful of mobile pet services. “Be very cautious about who you leave your pet with,” he said. “You trust them with your family, and that trust should never be broken.”

Charlie is now recovering at home, slowly regaining his confidence but still nervous around strangers. His story serves as a warning for pet owners to thoroughly vet any grooming service before scheduling an appointment. What began as a routine trim has become a painful lesson in vigilance, one Russ hopes will protect others from the same ordeal.