I found this in my facebook.
How could this sad and stupid mistake happen to a very sweet dog??
Groomer's in Singapore should have a liscence???
My name is WAPI! I was a happy three-year old Yorkshire Terrier, until my tongue was cut off by my groomers. On 28th Aug 2010.
I will have to live my future life, mutilated and mentally scarred.
My owners are emotionally distressed by my injury and have been running around trying to get my veterinary report (took one whole week), rushing home after work and waking up early to give me medication and trying to appeal to authorities to do something (pending investigation)!
The purpose of this page is to:
1) Publicise the gross negligence of a pet groomer which resulted in our dog's tongue being cut off while grooming and how consequently, my owners were only offered and compensated for the resulting medical costs ($66+ $51 = $117). This could happen to your dog too!
2) Generate enough public awareness, so that the proper authorities will step in and set up protocol and jurisdiction in the event of such atrocities. Can you imagine if a barber or hairdresser disfigured his client this seriously while shaving or cutting their hair? Would a mere apology and a trip to the doctor suffice?
3) Start a discussion and compile a checklist for dog lovers to take note of when sending their pets to groomers. To find out what can and should be done IF such a tragedy were to befall our beloved fur-kids. Also, which dog grooming companies to stay away from. Be informed!
4) Your constructive views and comments are welcome.
Favorite Quotations If you are a pet owner or pet lover, please support this page. Wapi's tongue was cut off by his groomer and there is nothing much that can be done after this incident!
CASE - " The best outcome you can hope for is contract compensation."
SPCA - " Unfortunately,there is no jurisdiction in Singapore on groomers causing grievous hurt to pets. We can only refer you to AVA".
AVA - Pending response from them
