League City Woman Arrested in Death of Dog at Grooming Facility
LEAGUE CITY, Texas — A Seabrook woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a dog at a League City grooming facility, police said.
Lisa Pfund, 56, was arrested on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal, a third-degree felony. Her bond has been set at $50,000.
The case began on January 30, 2026, when League City Animal Protection Officers responded to PetSuites League City on Calder Drive regarding a deceased 5-year-old male Goldendoodle. The dog had been dropped off by its owner for grooming services.
The investigation was later transferred to the League City Police Department. Detective Joshua Coward with the Criminal Investigation Division conducted interviews, reviewed surveillance footage, and issued subpoenas as part of the investigation.
Authorities determined the dog’s death was the result of negligence while in the care of its groomer, identified as Pfund. A felony warrant was obtained for her arrest on February 24.
After multiple attempts to locate her, Pfund was found on March 30 at an extended stay hotel on West Bay Area Boulevard in Webster. She was taken into custody without incident by League City detectives and deputies with the Galveston County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office and transported to the Galveston County Jail.
The PetSuites League City Team provided the following statement to Texas Herald News: “Our hearts continue to go out to the family affected by this tragic loss. The health and safety of pets in our care is our top priority, and we are devastated by the incident at our facility. The actions taken by the groomer were a direct violation of our safety protocols and do not reflect the values of our team. The involved individual has not been onsite at our facility since the incident and is no longer employed with PetSuites.”
Officials said the department remains committed to thorough investigations and ensuring accountability in cases involving animal cruelty.
