A League City dog groomer has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following the death of a Goldendoodle in her care.
The League City Police Department, with assistance from the Galveston County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, took 56-year-old Lisa Pfund of Seabrook into custody on March 30.
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Pfund faces a third-degree felony charge of cruelty to a non-livestock animal, and her bond has been set at $50,000.
The case stems from an incident on Jan. 30, when League City Animal Protection Officers responded to PetSuites League City regarding a deceased 5-year-old male Goldendoodle.
The dog had been dropped off for grooming services and was found to have died after strangling himself by spinning repeatedly while wearing a cinch collar.
Authorities noted that Pfund was employed at PetSuites in League City at the time of the incident and believe she was terminated following the dog’s death. The case was transferred to the League City Police Department on Feb. 6.
Following a comprehensive investigation, which included subpoenas, interviews, and a review of surveillance footage, investigators determined the dog’s death resulted from negligence while under Pfund’s care.
A felony warrant was issued for Pfund on Feb. 24.
Police and deputies from the Galveston County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office made multiple attempts to locate her at her residence. She was eventually found at a hotel in Webster and arrested without incident.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have experienced negligence while their dog was in Pfund’s care to come forward.