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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Nicola Peltz escalates legal fight against NYC dog groomers over pet deaths
Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz is reportedly pursuing legal action against a New York-based grooming company, alleging that its employee Jony Ceballos caused the deaths of two of her dogs Actress and heiress Nicola Peltz is accusing a New York pet grooming company of negligence in the deaths of two of her beloved dogs. She alleges that the same groomer who handled her chihuahua Nala - who died shortly after an appointment - is also responsible for the 2021 death of her French bulldog Frankie. Peltz, 30, claims her dogs were healthy before their grooming sessions with HoundSpa LLC and groomer Jony Ceballos. In a lawsuit, she describes Ceballos' actions as 'intentional and malicious abuse of dogs,' saying Nala was 'a healthy, happy dog' who returned home 'in severe physical distress.' Vet records showed Nala had fluid in her lungs and neurological issues. 'She was in serious physical distress with her lungs full of water, chest pulsating and hyperventilating,' Nicola stated. The pup died hours later, leaving Nicola emotionally devastated. Her lawsuit, filed last year, also claims her other dog, Angel, now screams and shakes when left alone after being groomed by the same company. The allegations don't stop there as Peltz claims it wasn't until Nala's death that she realized Frankie had also shown symptoms of trauma after a grooming by Ceballos. 'Upon returning from his grooming with Ceballos, Frankie was in visible physical distress, repeatedly stumbling as if he had been sedated.' Neurologists later discovered fluid in his brain, and part of it began to collapse, eventually requiring the removal of an eye before he passed away months later. 'Nicola cried and cared for her dog - not at that time suspecting that an individual charged with caring for her dog would have hurt him.' Nicola also accuses the groomer of mishandling her brother's dog, Banksy, by letting medicated shampoo get into the dog's eyes despite repeated warnings. 'He showed clear frustration' and 'rushed the conversation,' she said. Afterwards, Banksy's eyes were 'red and irritated, and had puss coming out of them." Despite complaints, no action was taken by HoundSpa's owner, Deborah Gittleman. Now, according to Mail Online, Nicola has hired celebrity attorney Marty Singer - dubbed 'Mad Dog' in Hollywood - to take the case to court. he New York Supreme Court has ordered both sides to turn over key documents, including Nala's necropsy and the company's insurance policies. Nicola must appear for a deposition before October 30. Online reviews echo similar concerns. 'Do not put your dogs in a dangerous situation and use them,' wrote one dog-owner, who said her dog came home with razor cuts. Another reviewer described how her dogs would 'shake when they would see Johnny [sic],' adding that he gave off a 'bad vibe.' She also noted that HoundSpa once operated out of the parking lot of Northwind Kennels, whose owner was arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty. Peltz's lawsuit cites yet another disturbing customer account: 'Jonny… mishandled the puppy (in front of several witnesses) in such a horrific manner the pup peed as he grabbed them!' The customer wrote that 'all [the puppy's] desensitization training has been replaced by trauma,' adding that 'the poor pup has been left traumatized just seeing the van.' 'Gittleman should never have allowed Ceballos to continue to groom pets after receiving multiple customer complaints concerning his mistreatment and abuse of animals,' Peltz stated in the suit. The Mirror has approached Nicola's representatives and a spokesperson for HoundSpa LLC and groomer Jony Ceballos for comment on this story.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Nicola Peltz ordered to appear in court over death of her chihuahua Nala
Nicola Peltz has been ordered to appear in court in connection with the death of her chihuahua Nala. The 30-year-old heiress, who is married to Brooklyn Beckham, has been hit with the order following a grooming session in New York she claimed led to the passing of her pet. According to court documents obtained by InTouch, a judge has now requested the heiress' presence for a deposition before October 30, after the dog groomer denied any wrongdoing in the case. The outlet said after reviewing the papers: 'A New York judge ordered Nicola, 30, to appear for a deposition before October 30. 'In addition, Nicola will have to authorize the release of medical records, specifically the necropsy report, related to the death of her chihuahua, Nala.' Actress and model Nicola filed a lawsuit against HoundSpa LLC, groomer Jony Ceballos, and owner Deborah 'Deb' Gittleman in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County. Her suit alleged her dog Nala died due to 'intentional and malicious abuse' by Ceballos during a mobile grooming session on June 15. Veterinary records indicate Nala had fluid in her lungs, neurological problems and a rapid heart rate before her death. Nicola claims she witnessed Nala's death after rushing her to an emergency vet. In a statement shared with People, Nicola said: 'I am truly still in so much shock and pain over my baby Nala suddenly passing last month following what should have been a routine grooming session.' She added: 'I posted the experience on my Instagram to bring awareness, and was heartbroken to hear the horrifying stories from so many others who... can't bear it.' The lawsuit also accused HoundSpa and Gittleman of 'reckless and malicious conduct' for retaining Jony Ceballos despite a history of complaints about his treatment of animals. Nicola also alleges her other dog Angel was left traumatized by the incident, and now screams and shakes when left alone. Nicola's husband Brooklyn, 26, has publicly supported her, sharing a video on Instagram captioned: 'My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you're the most amazing person I know xx me and you forever baby.' Nicola reshared the video, replying: 'I've always got you baby,' followed by a burning love heart emoji.
