Owner of suburban pet daycare faces charges after dog left in scorching van dies

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Original Load Date Sept. 4, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated Sept. 4, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/owner-of-suburban-pet-daycare-faces-charges-after-dog-left-in-scorching-van-dies/3984980/

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The owner of a northwest suburban doggy daycare is facing charges after a family's beloved 6-year-old black lab died when he was left inside the company's van on a scorching day. Ross Niehaus, the owner of Wheeling-based Waggles Pet Resort, was [ charged with one count of cruel treatment of animals...