During sentencing, the judge noted that even though the defendant had shown remorse for the incident and had cooperated fully with the authorities, he had failed in his duty to ensure the safety and well-being of the dog
SINGAPORE: A local pet groomer has been fined $8,000 and banned from operating an animal-related business for nine months after leaving a Maltese dog unattended for seven minutes, which led to the dog being strangled to death.
The court heard that a ten-year-old Maltese dog was taken by its guardian to a pet grooming salon in Ang Mo Kio, where Boon worked, at 2 pm on 9 November 2021. While grooming the dog, Boon left the shop for a smoke break and to use the bathroom at around 3:35 pm. Five minutes later, the dog accidentally slipped and fell from the table when trying to lie down to rest. The neck strap was too short to touch the ground, and the dog was suspended mid-air and strangled by the leash.
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