Greenwood Lake woman says dog mauled at doggy day care in New Jersey
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A Greenwood Lake woman says her puppy was badly injured during an attack at a doggy day care.
A warning, this story may be sensitive for some viewers.
Jamie Hannoushe says her 10-month-old puppy, Rosie, was mauled Oct. 10 by several other dogs at Mongios Pet Servies in Ringwood, New Jersey and that the animal’s leg had to be amputated as a result.
“We have literally been living a nightmare the past two weeks,” says Hannoushe. “Poor Rosie had multiple lacerations on her ears, chest and back. Her back legs had multiple punctures and scrapes.”
The Greenwood Lake woman says Rosie’s right hind leg became infected following the attack and that the leg was removed several days later. Hannoushe says veterinary care for the unexpected incident is not being covered by the business, which she alleges she later found out is unlicensed and uninsured.
“She’s been lying through her teeth,” Hannoushe says. “I learned she doesn’t have proper licensing, even though she advertises on every platform, and that she’s currently in court with the Town of Ringwood because they are trying to have her shut down.”
News 12 reached out to Ringwood police and court officials for information about Mongios Pet Services but didn’t immediately receive a response. News 12 reached out to the business for comment by phone and email but haven’t heard back.
Hannoushe says the puppy was at the facility for its second day when the incident occurred.
Hudson Valley SPCA President Joan Kay says pet owners seeking boarding services of any kind should get references, make sure a facility is licensed and discuss their protocols for situations like these and keeping different sized pets safe.
“I’m not going to let her get away with this. She obviously left these dogs unsupervised, and it turned into a tragedy here.”
Hannoushe says she plans on filing a civil suit against the business to recover more than $6,000 in veterinary expenses.
