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Round Rock resident and state advocates urge investigation into Forever Pets after two puppies died
Summary
A Round Rock resident told the council she lost two puppies bought from Forever Pets and urged a formal investigation; the Texas Humane Legislation Network presented inspection records and asked the city to review ordinance enforcement and strengthen local remedies where allowed.
Jamie Martinez, a Round Rock resident, told the City Council she bought two Doberman puppies from Forever Pets at the Round Rock Outlet Mall and that both animals fell ill and died days after purchase. “We purchased a Doberman puppy from the store in the amount of $4,000 … Within a day of bringing her home, she began demonstrating signs of sickness,” Martinez said, describing repeated vet bills and what she called broken promises from the store.
Francesca Cellino, representing the Texas Humane Legislation Network, told the…
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