Trish's Pet Grooming Service

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — 340 dogs are now in the custody of Hillsborough County, seized from a Tampa breeding facility following a court order.

Hillsborough County Pet Resources says it will likely take days to inspect, treat, and remove all the dogs from Trish’s All Breed Grooming, also known as Toyland Pet Resort, at 2501 East Diana Street.

The court order effectively shuts the facility down and the county began removing dogs Monday. Pet resources staff described the dogs, all small breeds, as living in overcrowded and deplorable conditions. There was also not enough staff to care for the large number of dogs.

“I’ve seen dental disease, skin issues, eye infections,” according to the county’s chief veterinarian, Dr. Mallory Offner.

“You might see as many as 20-30 dogs in a cage that should probably only have one or two,” added Pet Resources director, Scott Trebatoski.

One puppy was already dead when Pet Resources employees showed up Monday.


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The court order comes after the county says it received several complaints about the breeding facility from potential dog buyers. It also bans the business owner, Robert Royers, from owning pets in Hillsborough County.

As of Monday afternoon, the county had not managed to make contact with Royers.

8 On Your Side found this is not the first time this facility has been in the dog house for running an apparent puppy mill.

In 2011, a judge removed Royers’ dogs from the East Diana Street facility. The order included a number of associates listed at that same address, including Alice Holt. County records show Holt owns the property.

Holt has also been banned from owning dogs in Hillsborough County since 2011, according to the county’s animal enjoinment list.

During a press conference Monday, Trebatoski acknowledged the county has had dealings with the property going back 20 years.

More than 450 dogs were seized from the property and Alice Holt in the late 90s, according to more court documents obtained by 8 On Your Side.

The dogs confiscated Monday will be held for at least 30 days, allowing Royers to appeal the judge’s order.

Because the population at the county’s shelter has effectively doubled, Hillsborough County Pet Resources is waiving fees for all dogs available for adoption in an effect to make more room.

great i got my poodle for$ 498 and it was wonderful robert

what an awesome place for a dog! the staff there always do a GREAT JOB! My puppies love to go there and he never wants to leave. The staff are very kind to the animals. I will admit the place smells a bit like dogs, but WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?! its a DOG grooming place. From what i've seen the dogs are put in cages with paper. if requested, the staff will walk the dogs. They are only there a few hours. Anyways, when a dog makes a mess, there is always someone there to clean it up. what a wonderful place!

what an awesome place for a dog! the staff there always do a GREAT JOB! My puppies love to go there and he never wants to leave. The staff are very kind to the animals. I will admit the place smells a bit like dogs, but WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?! its a DOG grooming place. From what i've seen the dogs are put in cages with paper. if requested, the staff will walk the dogs. They are only there a few hours. Anyways, when a dog makes a mess, there is always someone there to clean it up. what a wonderful place!

If you care about your dog, don't take them here to get groomed . This is the worst place in Tampa . They mistreat the animals and leave them for hours in cages to be with their own feces . Spread the word to end the animal abuse .

Lots of puppies for sale in front of store-possible puppy mill???also, place smelled of feces-couldn't stand the smell upon walking into the door. unprofessional staff. walked out without leaving my pet there to be groomed.

Trish is an excellent groomer!! She loves each dog that comes through the door. My dog is very calm when at Trish's place.

Open Saturday and can always fit me in.

Very caring owner and staff. She's always willing to do what you need - including medicated shampoos (supplied by vet), dipping, etc. Small space, good hours.