Osvaldo Sanchez, Florida dog groomer accused of posing as vet, is arrested for killing 6lbs pregnant Chihuahua named Sugar during botched C-section

A Florida dog groomer accused of posing as a vet has been arrested and charged for allegedly killing a pregnant Chihuahua. 

Osvaldo Sanchez, 61, has been charged with animal abuse and practicing veterinary medicine without a license following an investigation into his alleged behavior.

The Animal Cruelty Investigations Alliance had been probing Sanchez, after Sugar, a six-pound Chihuahua, died following surgery performed by him.

Her owners, a woman identified as 'BD' in court documents, were at home in Naples, Florida, when dog groomer Sanchez is said to have performed a C-section on Sugar.

Sanchez had been introduced to the couple as a veterinarian and performed the surgery in his mobile office, and removed a stillborn puppy, charging them $600. 

Osvaldo Sanchez, pictured here, has been charged with animal abuse and practicing veterinary medicine without a license following an investigation into his alleged behavior

Sanchez had performed a C-Section on Sugar, pictured here, who later died as a result of the botched surgery 

In documents seen by DailyMail.com, Sanchez is said to have used 'some type of yarn' to close the wound and a 'silver sparkly spray'.

Detectives had been alerted following the surgery on May 18 when Sanchez had been contacted by the owners who were unable to make the drive to their normal veterinary clinic. 

Sanchez is said to have previously treated one of the couple's other dogs after they were told he was a vet. 

After arriving at their home, Sanchez told BD that he might have to perform a C-section on the small dog. 

He arrived at the property in his van emblazoned with 'Ozzy Pet Grooming', according to the court documents seen by the outlet. 

After examining Sugar, he is said to have injected her with a painkiller and told the owner's they needed to wait for the sedative to take effect. 

BD then went back inside to her home and after returning to the van, Sugar had been cut open and was crying loudly in pain according to the documents. 

The owner then questioned the crying, leading him to inject more sedatives into the pooch. 

After removing a stillborn puppy from the dog, he is said to have then 'threw it in the trash in his van' before sewing Sugar up and taking $600 for the procedure. 

Prior to leaving, Sanchez told BD that Sugar would wake up in a few hours but the dog didn't do so for over five hours.

The Animal Cruelty Investigations Alliance had been probing Sanchez, after Sugar, a six-pound Chihuahua, was struggling to give birth in May.

When she did come to it is said that she was groggy and couldn't walk, according to the affidavit.

Sugar is said to have been shaking and not doing well and her owners took her to their usual veterinarian the next day.

According to the vets, Sugar was jaundiced, lethargic and 'close to death', after the owners explained the C-Section vets said it was an immediate red flag.  

Sanchez is said to have used 'some type of yarn' to close the wound and a 'silver sparkly spray'.

After a week, Sugar was then taken to the Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero for further care. 

Vets tried to ease her pain with opioids throughout the week anti-inflammatories but could not bring her pain under control.  

Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero, pictured here, performed further tests on Sugar following the surgery 

Technicians who treated her told officers that Sugar couldn't stand up, was painful and whimpering in pain and her whole body was yellow due to an infection. 

Shortly after being returned to her original vet practice, her owners left her there for the night where she passed away. 

Following her death, it was revealed that Sanchez did not have a license in the field of veterinary medicine.  

After a criminal complaint was filed, BD told officers that Sanchez called her one night asking questions. 

BD claimed he then told her that he could go to jail as he did not have a license and that he was parked outside their home, which made her feel intimidated as he does not live close. 

Sanchez is scheduled to be arraigned at the beginning of next month, and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. 

Sheriff Kevin Rambosk praised detectives for their diligence in bringing about an arrest. 

He urged the public to do their research and only entrust their pet to a licensed veterinarian.

Rambosk said: 'Pets’ lives are at risk if unlicensed individuals perform surgery, prescribe medication and claim to provide needed care.

'Such individuals who believe they can operate outside the law will be arrested and held accountable – our dedicated detectives will see to it.'