He told NBC 6 none of his clients has ever had an allergic reaction to the products. We don't want animals being chemically dyed and subjected to anything that may cause them harm.'Ĭaudales said he has dyed dozens of dogs over the years and has only used dyes that are specifically made for use on animals and are non-toxic. 'Clearly the ordinance is to protect the animals. 'This is the first time that we've encountered a dog that is artificially colored,' Labrada said. Labrada explained their department is complaint-driven, so their investigators are not proactively looking for people who are violating the ordinance but if they see a violation, they are going to take action, which is what she said happened with Zaza. She said the county gives groomers and pet dealers who are licensed in the county a packet that includes the ordinance related to artificially colored animals.Ī spokesperson said the packet is provided in English, which the applicants “confirm and sign that they have read and understood.” 'If they neglected to read the information provided, that could be a thing but we certainly do make an effort to ensure that they are aware of all applicable ordinances,' said Kathleen Labrada, assistant director of Miami-Dade Animal Services. His last post is from July 7 of 2022. But he said when he found out about what happened to Torres, he was initially scared because he did not know what he had been doing for years was illegal in Miami-Dade. On the company's Instagram profile, he showcases some of his colorful creations. We also found Sandro Caudales, who told us in Spanish that he's been working as a groomer in Miami-Dade for the past five years. He is the owner of Muse Grooming, a mobile grooming service. NBC 6 did an online search and easily found pictures of dogs appearing to be in Miami-Dade County, posted on social media pages over the years, showing a wide variety of coloring styles. Federal Reserve Announces Smallest Rate Hike in Fight Against Inflation

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