lokis_mom Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Waterford Township, MI - The unthinkable happened to Laurie Crouch on Oct. 14. What was meant to be a simple nail trim for her dog Gooch, turned into a tragic, unnecessary fatality. Crouch hired a groomer to come to her home to trim her 3 yr-old dog's nails. According to Crouch, the groomer, Kathryn Tucker, cut Gooch's nails too short. When the dog became agitated, the groomer, and her assistant, wrapped a leash around Gooch's muzzle, and proceeded to sit on him. By Crouch's recount of the events, the pair continued to cut her dog's nails - sitting on him the entire time, even though she pleaded with them to stop. By the time they had finished, the dog had died. A necropsy by the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine showed that Gooch died from ruptured organs caused by sudden, acute trauma. Adding insult to tragedy - when the Waterford Township police were called, they came and filled out a report, but they did not file charges. Instead, the case was turned over to the Oakland County animal control. Animal control stated that they did not have jurisdiction and advised Laurie Crouch to file a civil suit. Now, a petition has been started to urge Waterford County and Oakland County authorities to launch an in-depth investigation and to fully prosecute the individuals responsible for Gooch's death. This story is pure tragedy from start to finish. An innocent dog lost his life as a result of incompetence and blatant cruelty. Crouch lost more than her dog - she lost a friend, companion and service dog. Crouch suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair - she relied on her dog, a Pit bull mix, to help her with a variety of duties. Her dog died a horrific death and nobody is being held accountable for that cruelty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 omg that is terrible! just off 2 sign that petition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra & Honey Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 wow. thats so incredibly horrible. how could they not know they were crushing the poor animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 signed the petition. what awful people to kill that poor dog........ they should be prosecuted!. echo hates having her nails trimmed but the groomers i use would never sit on her and pin her neck. poor gooch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky princess Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 they so need to change their 'career'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 That's dreadful! D= *Signs* Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 i dout they would have gotten back out my front door xxxxx poor thing Rip xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 oh my god, what is wrong with people!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Signed! I was in the vet today and there was a large GSD having his nails clipped which hes clearly wasnt happy about but a simple muzzle and lead was more than effective in getting the job done quickly and properly! Thats just insane! Theres no other words for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokis_mom Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thats why I don't think I'd ever take loki to get his nail trimmed anywhere but the vet...you never know what could happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 What a sad story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooginz Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 sorry to hear, I've signed petition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaves to kaya Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I have signed too x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa (Fragglebabe) Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 OMG poor little one, RIP Signed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERNOWHUSKIES Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 SIT on a dog r u frickkin kiddin me i was all ready to slag the woman off 4 doing nothin til i read she was in a wheelchair. I just cant believe this happened im in shock n sick 2 my stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elska Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I heard, anyone can go to peta.org and there contact the Waterford Township and Oakland County officials and demand that a thorough investigation be launched and that charges of cruelty to animals be filed against the person(s) responsible for Gooch's suffering and death. The exact address for that page is: https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3433 Anyone can do it. If we all do this together maybe Kathryn Tucker will be charged for cruelty. Here is the storie: On Thursday, October 14, Waterford Township, Michigan, resident Laurie Crouch hired Kathryn Tucker to trim the nails of her service dog, Gooch. She had no idea that Gooch's life would be ended during what should have been a simple procedure. According to reports, Tucker and an assistant tied a leash around Gooch's muzzle and affixed a prong collar and two leashes around his neck. Allegedly, the assistant then sat on Gooch and Tucker pinned the dog's neck with her leg. Gooch was reportedly dead before the first nail was clipped! Crouch, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, could only watch in horror from her wheelchair. Necropsy results show that Gooch died of suffocation and internal injuries. Six contusions were found on his neck, and his lungs were full of red foam. Alarmingly, Waterford Township officials have not filed cruelty-to-animals charges. Please contact Waterford Township and Oakland County officials and demand that a thorough investigation be launched and that charges of cruelty to animals be filed against the person(s) responsible for Gooch's suffering and death. Please go here now: https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3433 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 *wipes tear* What a tragic loss........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo & Oisin Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 there is more cruelty in this world than I think my heart can cope with right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 OMG WTF is wrong with these people, poor woman couldn't even help her poor dog! If it was me and they didn't stop when I asked them to, They would have both got a swift kick in the face. Do you know what the sick irony is, if that poor woman and somehow managed to beat off those 2 "groomers" she would probably get done for assault, there is no fecking justice in this world anymore I'm sure! out legal systems clearly fails most of the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 That is so completely beyond the kenning! Signed the petition with a note. I can't think of any responsible person who works with animals who wouldn't have backed off and given the dog a chance to recoup! That there were no charges filed is completely beyond words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 From the Michigan's DHS homepage: Adult Protective Services The provision of adult protective services is mandated by Public Act 519 of 1982. This critical program requires extensive coordination with, and support from, mental health, public health and law enforcement agencies; the probate courts; aging network and community groups; as well as the general public. Program staff investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation and provide protection to vulnerable adults. Policy requires that investigations will begin within 24 hours after the complaint is received. Abuse is harm or threatened harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by another person. An example of abuse is: A developmentally disabled woman who resides in the home of her father and is being beaten by him. Neglect is harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by the inability of the adult to respond to a harmful situation (self-neglect) or the conduct of a person who assumes responsibility for a significant aspect of the adult's health or welfare. An example of neglect is: A physically disabled man is left in front of the TV all day without a meal or access to toilet facilities. Exploitation is the misuse of an adult's funds, property, or personal dignity by another person. An example of exploitation is : An elderly woman's son is using her money for his own needs without her knowledge or approval. To make a report call the Adult Protective Services Hotline at 1-800-996-6228. To get further information about the Adult Protective Services Program, contact your local Department of Human Services office. Now it doesn't seem that the woman is mentally disabled, but she's certainly physically disabled if she's wheelchair bound. There are some updates to this case that can be found here. The full text is below. When the dog groomer accused of killing a Waterford teenager's dog didn't show up for a court Monday, law enforcement officials were notified she should be arrested. Kathryn Tucker of Mount Clemens had been ordered to appear at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Jodi Debbrecht in Waterford Township’s 51st District Court. Tucker is accused in the death of Gooch, a pit-bull mix owned by Laurie Crouch of Waterford. Gooch died on Oct. 14 from severe hemorrhaging, brain damage, multiple visceral organ damage and suffocation, according to a necropsy report. Witnesses said Tucker sat on the dog while trimming his nails. Conviction of animal cruelty is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail. Tucker had previously told the judge she was self-employed in a dog training business specializing in pit bulls. The judge ordered a $10,000 bond with 10 percent penalty. Debbrecht also ordered that Tucker have no contact with any animals. Monday's court hearing came about when Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor John Pietrofesa stated he had learned Tucker had four dogs as of last week. Tucker's attorney Eric Kutinsky said Tucker was unable to attend the hearing on "short notice. She didn't have a ride," he said. Pietrofesa said all notifications for the hearing were sent and acknowledged. Debbrecht then issued the bench warrant and increased Tucker's bond to $25,000. She said the warrant was for "immediate pickup" of Tucker. Laurie Crouch, owner of the dog in the case, attended the hearing with her family and friends. "I'm glad she has to do this," she said. Also in the courtroom was Suzanne Ratliff and her son, Christopher Ratliff Jr., both of Pontiac. Suzanne cried outside of the courtroom afterward, saying she was ready to speak out against Tucker. "She has my dog, a mastiff, at her home," said Suzanne Ratliff, wiping away tears. An April 4 pretrial remains scheduled in the case. Haven't been able to find out anything re: the pretrial/trial. I'll keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Groomer Pleads No Contest Groomer Sentanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Debbrecht said Tucker’s positive drug test, a failure to appear which caused Tucker to be jailed, and a missed drug testing were a “cause for concern.†[sarcasm]Yeh, this is just the type of "groomer" I'd want taking care of my friend! (and my dog *is* my friend!)[/sarcasm] Debbrecht set restitution at $681.90, fines and fees at $500, five days in jail or five days of community service, and a year’s probation. Pietrofesa [the prosecuting attorney] asked that Tucker have no contact with other people’s animals. At least she didn't walk on this; I don't think the penalties were anywhere near what they should have been, I'd have liked to see the "no contact" that the prosecuting attorney asked for as part of the sentence. True she may have been out of work, but that's the just result of her actions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wow this is horrible, I don't even have the words to properly describe the anger and disgust I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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