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ST. JOSEPH DOG OWNER DEMANDS ANSWERS AFTER FATAL DAYCARE INCIDENT

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:49 AM

A Nebraska man is seeking accountability after his dog was severely injured at Pup Pup K9 Training and Grooming in St. Joseph over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the pet having to be euthanized. According to the owner, the dog passed through a gap in a fence into an area for larger animals…

A Nebraska man is seeking accountability after his dog was severely injured at Pup Pup K9 Training and Grooming in St. Joseph over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the pet having to be euthanized. According to the owner, the dog passed through a gap in a fence into an area for larger animals and was attacked by two dogs, which he alleges belong to the facility’s owner. The business has not yet responded to requests for comment, while local residents have reportedly begun contacting city officials and police regarding the incident.

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