Detectives execute search warrant at Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa one day after an employee is arrested and charged

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Iredell County Sheriff’s Office detectives executed a search warrant at Classy Critters in Mooresville on Thursday. Detectives say they seized evidence related to the ongoing investigation of animal cruelty at the pet grooming business.

On Wednesday, one of the business’s dog groomers was arrested and and charged with four counts of felony animal abuse. Videos allegedly show 28-year-old Kirsten Taylor abusing people’s pets. The videos from inside the business were taken by a co-worker and shared online.

The Sheriff’s Office says more charges could be on the way.