Nancy wrote:
>(If it were me, I would go back into the groomer's shop with a brick in
>hand and bash the groomer in the jaw so he/she gets the message that this
>was a painful and cruel thing to do.
 
While I would NEVER defend a sadistic abuser, try this scenario:
 
Gabby fell off the table.  Because she was entangled in the restrainsts,
she landed on her jaw and broke it.  The groomer either didn't realize
the seriousness of the injury, or pulled an ostrich act, hoping that it
wasn't really that bad.
 
This is consistant with the vet findings, and with the fact that they
commented that Gabby wouldn't let them look in her mouth (ie they pointed
out the injury).  While it would be negligence, it would not be a case of
deliberately cruel behavior.
 
Before going out, brick in hand, to commit assault and battery, it might
be worth further investigation.  The fact that such an incident could
occur is unconscionable (even the accident-based version I've outlined
here), and that groomer needs to be held accountable for what occurred
on their premises.
 
I pray for Gabby's swift recovery.
 
--Claire
(peacemaker)
[Posted in FML issue 4434]