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North Miami Beach woman seek answers after dog dies under care of sitter while she was traveling
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman had left her 4-year-old French bulldog, Prince, and his brother with the sitter in Hollywood.
A North Miami Beach woman has returned from vacation to find her dog deceased while in the care of a sitter. The woman had left her 4-year-old French bulldog, Prince, and his brother with the sitter in Hollywood. The sitter was found through the dog care app Rover and had previously cared for the dogs without issue.
The woman received a phone call from the sitter on Saturday morning informing her of Prince's death. A police investigation has commenced, and the woman is seeking answers. Further details are available from WSVN 7 News.
The incident has left the dog's owner devastated, and she is now looking for explanations regarding the circumstances surrounding Prince's death.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A North Miami Beach woman has returned from vacation to find her dog deceased while in the care of a sitter. The woman had left her 4-year-old French bulldog, Prince, and his brother with the sitter…
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