Animal control agency launches investigation into local zookeeper after viral video

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A local video is surfacing online showing what some are calling a case of animal abuse.

While others don't believe it will happen, animal control has opened an investigation into a dog groomer at Annie's Pet Salon.

A former employee shared the video with KRDO13 after witnessing what she calls a dog being mistreated.

Amanda Herrera, the dog's owner, says when she dropped off her pets for grooming on Oct. 18, she never imagined it would result in such treatment: “Angry. Just disappointed. My dogs go there every two weeks. I remember when I brought her home, she was a little tired and just not the same anymore.”

Over the phone, a store employee confirmed to KRDO13 that the dog groomer in the video is no longer an employee.

KRDO13 has attempted to reach both the owner and the groomer via phone calls, text messages and emails, but they have not yet responded.

At this time, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region tells us that their animal control team is actively investigating.

They say they are in communication with the care facility and may be able to contact the groomer in the video on Friday.