League City dog groomer arrested on animal cruelty charge after Goldendoodle’s death
Lisa Pfund (Photo: League City Police Department)
LEAGUE CITY, Texas - A dog groomer in League City has been arrested following the death of a Goldendoodle earlier this year.
League City police say Lisa Pfund, 56, of Seabrook, was charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal – a third degree felony. Her bond was set at $50,000.
The backstory:
According to police, officers were called to a boarding and grooming facility in League City on Jan. 30 in reference to a dead 5-year-old Goldendoodle. Police say the dog’s owner had taken him to the facility for grooming.
An investigation was conducted, including multiple subpoenas, interviews and a review of surveillance video.
Police say the investigation determined that the dog’s death resulted from negligence while in the care of its groomer, Pfund.
A warrant was issued for Pfund’s arrest on Feb. 24. Authorities say they tried to find her at her house multiple times, but they eventually took her into custody at a Webster motel on March 30.
What we don't know:
Police did not provide details on what happened to the dog.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the League City Police Department.