S$10,000 fine for Singaporean pet groomer who failed to secure dog that fell and died

Vanessa Chiu Yan Er was fined S$10,000 on April 8, 2025. She had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary pain and suffering to the dog. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: After washing and grooming a corgi, the owner of a pet grooming salon left the dog on a table to go for lunch.

But she failed to secure the corgi, named Fendi, with a double arm lock, using only a leash for the purpose.