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Dead cats, abandoned animals found inside grooming business; owner wanted by police
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ty Storey , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The animals were discovered in enclosures, and it's estimated they had been alone for about a month. The business had no active utilities since June, and a strong odor had been reported.
Authorities have charged a woman with felony animal cruelty. She faces counts of cruelty to cats and animal cruelty. A grooming business was found to have dead cats and live animals that had been left unattended.
The animals were discovered in enclosures, and it's estimated they had been alone for about a month. The business had no active utilities since June, and a strong odor had been reported. Further details about the case are available.
The woman is currently wanted by police. The discovery was made after reports of a smell were received, and surrounding businesses had also complained about the odor.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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