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Nicola Peltz Accuses NYC Dog Groomer of Negligence in Death of Beloved Pet

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Actress and heiress Nicola Peltz is suing HoundSpa LLC, a New York pet grooming company, for the deaths of two of her dogs, Nala and Frankie. Peltz alleges that groomer Jony Ceballos was responsible for the deaths, describing his actions as "intentional and malicious abuse of dogs." The lawsuit claims Ceballos mishandled several dogs, including Frankie, who died in 2021 after a grooming session, and Nala, who died shortly after her appointment. Peltz also accuses Ceballos of causing trauma to her dog Angel, who now screams and shakes when left alone after being groomed by the same company.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nicola Peltz is suing HoundSpa LLC for the deaths of her dogs Nala and Frankie, accusing groomer Jony Ceballos of negligence and intentional abuse.
  • The lawsuit claims Ceballos mishandled multiple dogs, including Frankie, who died in 2021 after a grooming session, and Nala, who died shortly after her appointment.
  • Peltz alleges that Ceballos' actions caused trauma to her dog Angel, who now screams and shakes when left alone after being groomed by the same company.
  • Online reviews echo similar concerns, with one dog-owner writing that her dog came home with razor cuts and another reviewer describing how her dogs would "shake when they would see Johnny [sic]."
  • Peltz claims that HoundSpa's owner, Deborah Gittleman, knew about Ceballos' mistreatment of dogs but failed to take action.
  • The New York Supreme Court has ordered both sides to turn over key documents, including Nala's necropsy and the company's insurance policies.
  • Lawyers for Peltz are seeking justice for the dead dogs, saying HoundSpa should never have allowed Ceballos to continue grooming pets after receiving multiple customer complaints.

Statistics:

  • 2021: The year Frankie, Peltz's French bulldog, died after a grooming session with Ceballos.
  • 1: The number of groomer Jony Ceballos' alleged victims, including Peltz's dogs Nala and Frankie, and her brother's dog, Banksy.
  • 30: Peltz's age when she filed the lawsuit.
  • 10: The number of days until Peltz must appear for a deposition.

Sources:

  • Mail Online: Nicola Peltz escalates legal fight against NYC dog groomers over pet deaths.
  • The Mirror: Nicola Peltz has been left devastated at the passing of her dog, Nala.
  • Nicola Peltz Beckham / Instagram: Nicola Peltz's Instagram post about her dog Nala.
  • nicolaannepeltz /Instagram: Nicola Peltz's Instagram post about her dog Nala.

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