THE COLONY (CBSNewsTexas.com) — Another pet proprietor in The Colony has come ahead saying their beloved household canine died whereas within the care of a boarding and coaching facility within the space.
As of Tuesday evening, a police investigation into Leiva Boarding and Training is underway and two folks have been arrested.
Before being dropped off at Leiva Boarding and Training, Selena Trevino stated Moose was a cheerful, wholesome canine who had simply celebrated his 4th birthday.
“He was type of like my emotional help canine,” Trevino stated. “I spoiled him. I let him get away with something. He was actually candy and caring, but in addition skittish to loud noises.”
Last July, she determined to board and prepare him and started researching services on-line and located Taylor Leiva’s business.
“She had good opinions,” Trevino stated. “I did not see something a few canine being harmed so I reached out to her.”
She booked a week-long keep.
“Then, on July twenty fifth, I obtained a name from animal management saying, ‘Hey, we’re on our technique to go choose up your canine’s physique,'” Trevino stated. “My household all met me there and probably the most traumatic half was they introduced him out in a trash bag.”
She stated she instantly contacted Leiva.
“I used to be actually hoping it was a freak accident however figuring out that he was there every week, in all probability with out meals…it’s totally troublesome,” Trevino stated. “I texted her a number of occasions, ‘What occurred?’ and she or he stated, ‘I do not know. They simply let him out, walked him again in for a nap and he did not get up.'”
Recently, she realized one other canine proprietor got here ahead, claiming the business is answerable for his canine’s dying, too.
Leiva was charged with tampering with or fabricating bodily proof final week. Earlier this month, David Judelson—believed to be Leiva’s dad—was arrested on seven animal cruelty fees.
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, animal advocates addressed The Colony City Council.
“The message that I need them to ship is that animal cruelty will not be allowed right here in The Colony,” Krista Kelley stated. “It’s not going to be tolerated and if you wish to have a boarding business, it’s a must to comply with sure legal guidelines and laws. You must be registered, it’s a must to have proof of vaccinations.”
Residential boarding is illegitimate in The Colony. There is at present a zoning case pending towards the business.
“For Taylor and her dad, I’d wish to see them financially and criminally accountable simply to allow them to’t do that to different dogs,” Trevino stated.
