National pet store sued following local dog’s death

What started as a routine grooming visit turned into a deadly nightmare for one south Sarasota County family.

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 1:22 p.m. December 16, 2021
File. A Sarasota family is suing the Venice Petco for negligence after their dog died during a routine grooming appointment.
File. A Sarasota family is suing the Venice Petco for negligence after their dog died during a routine grooming appointment.
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VENICE — The day started like any other normal day for William and Elma Hall, and their pet English Bulldog Max. But it would end anything but normal. 

 

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