LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A groomer at Lincoln’s Canine Design was given a quotation after a canine in her care died final Monday.
The canine’s proprietor, Michelle Saathoff, mentioned she took three of her dogs to Canine Design on Jan. 29. It was a routine Saathoff adopted for 12 years.
She mentioned not lengthy after dropping off her dogs, she obtained a telephone name from the business proprietor letting her know what occurred to her eldest canine, Nala.
“She said she jumped out of the tub and I said ‘okay’,” Saathoff defined, “my first thought was that Nala had a broken leg.”
Saathoff mentioned the proprietor of Canine Design informed her the groomer, who was bathing Nala, stepped away throughout the tub to get a brush in one other room.
“You don’t drop your dog off for a haircut and get a call that they’re dead.”
According to Saathoff, the proprietor mentioned it was at the moment the canine jumped from the bathtub whereas nonetheless being tethered to a leash.
The leash, nevertheless, was not lengthy sufficient for Nala to succeed in the bottom and she or he was strangled.
10/11 reached out to town in regards to the incident. Animal Control mentioned {that a} quotation for animal cruelty was issued to the groomer who was bathing Nala.
Animal Control mentioned after consulting with a metropolis legal professional, it was additionally decided that the worker allegedly ‘caused undo harm or pain.’
Canine Design has since despatched us an announcement taking full duty for the tragedy:
We wish to acknowledge the tragic passing of Nala, a beloved member of our grooming household, on Monday, January twenty ninth. This occurred whereas Nala was in our care and we settle for full duty.
We additionally lengthen our deepest sympathies to Nala’s household, who’ve been loyal shoppers at Canine Design for 12 years. Nothing we do will convey her again, however we now have up to date our pet security coverage and can work diligently to ensure this coverage is practiced each day.
We respect all of our shoppers and fellow groomers who’ve reached out to indicate their assist on this extremely tough time.
Michelle Saathoff mentioned shifting ahead she hopes that groomers in all places will study from what occurred to Nala.
“There’s not many dogs that like to take baths, let’s be honest,” Saathoff mentioned. “They’re going to try to escape and how many times have there been close calls? Why can’t they just use a harness instead of something that goes around their neck?”
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