Carmen Capella plaintiff statement:

Outline of Sally's Journey

I. Introduction

• Overview of Sally, an ivory-colored West Highland Terrier.

II. Purchase and Early Life

• Bought from a reputable seller in Chestnut Hill, Virginia for $2000.

• Immediate bond; trained her to perform various commands successfully.

• Housebroken in weeks; minimal destructive behavior.

III. Grooming and Training

• Regular grooming and puppy training sessions started at nine months.

• Groomers and trainers praised her exceptional lines and temperament.

• Cesar Nylon, a dog trainer, expressed interest in showing Sally.

IV. Competitions Begin

• Entered county dog show; won Best in Breed and Best in Show. No money given.

• Subsequent wins in state and regional shows; initial prize money and endorsements proposed. Won 10,000$

V. National Dog Show Participation

• Competed in the American Accredited Breed Dog Show in October 2023.

• Achieved first prize in her division; won Best in Show with a $100,000 prize and a gift basket of many dog supplies.

VI. Endorsements and Insurance

• Press and endorsements from pet product companies followed.

• Purchased insurance for Sally, covering veterinary bills and lost income for 6,000$.

VII. Health Incident

• Sally showed signs of distress after using Petzicon flea treatment.

• Vet diagnosed a reaction to the flea product, which is harmful despite widespread use. Originally thought to be undermined by stress of all the dog shows.

• Doctor name is Doctor Delani

VIII. Conclusion

• Despite initial recovery expectations, Sally died two days later due to the product's effects.

• Reflects on the loss of a beloved pet and the impact on future competitions and opportunities.