PetSmart sued following dog's death at San Mateo store

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
SAN MATEO, Calif. (KGO) -- Two dog owners are now suing PetSmart after their Dachshund died while getting his nails clipped in San Mateo.

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A PetSmart groomer faces felony animal cruelty charges for the death of one-year-old Henry the Dachshund.

Investigators discovered Henry's chest was crushed while the groomer was taking care of him in May.

"The last image I have of him was him in the groomer's arm and unfortunate, bleeding profusely from his mouth," said Stefan Zire, one of Henry's owners.
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"But who would anticipate that you go in for a pedicure and you die," said Terrie Peacock, his other owner.

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PetSmart said it had not heard about the suit, but would look into it, then issue a response.
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