Allegations Of Animal Abuse Pile Up For Operator Of Cell Pet Salon In San Jose




Rachel Murphy expressed his deep concern about the traumatizing experience that Toto (his five-pound dog) went through at the weekend. Rachel claims that a groomer taped Toto r’s mouth shut when it was bitten. This resulted in the dog looking bloody and being distressed.

Rachel recounted, "My dog was clearly in distress. What I initially believed was a mask turned out be tape. Toto r’s paws appeared to be red and inflicted with injuries. The toenails had been cut too near to the paw which probably triggered his biting response."


Wow! My Dog - a mobile salon for pets - employed the groomer to perform these actions.

Rachel took Toto immediately to the vet for immediate medical attention. In joining other individuals who have also made similar claims, he has accused Wow! My Dog of animal abuse. San Mateo initiated an investigation for possible animal abuse.

Rachel described the injuries he observed, stating, "I noticed wounds near the joints, around the neck, and in the genital area. The cuts were so severe that they caused bleeding."

Marianna De las Vegas, a customer of Wow! My Dog, posted a review on Yelp, detailing how his pets were returned to him injured or unwell. Another customer took a Snapchat of a dog appearing to be in pain. They claimed that a groomer inserted an ear napkin by force.
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Wow! My Dog wants customers to also be aware of what groomer told them, as a person they had trusted with their pets. Rachel shared: "Juliann told that I should tape my mouth shut as it was an acceptable and normal method. Juliann claimed this is better than a muzzle because he thinks a dog can get hurt by using one. He mentioned that he used the same method for his own dogs.

When contacted by Gate News, animal abuse events Wow! My Dog answered the phone but promptly handed it over to a woman who stated they were investigating the allegations. But when Puppy was brought up, she said it was a different entity and ended the call abruptly.

AUG 25, 2022 / 10:40 AM / GATE NEWS


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