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Owner of animal hospital charged with obtaining thousands of pills by writing prescriptions for dead dog

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Dr Kris Taylor, 62, owner of Landings Animal Hospital in a Cleveland suburb, was charged with obtaining thousands of pills by prescribing oxycodone and alprazolam for a dead dog named Punkin from August 2024 to July 2025. Taylor and his accomplice Camille Angulat-Nieto were indicted on charges including engaging in corrupt activity and deception to obtain dangerous drugs, with Taylor pleading not guilty. The pair allegedly ordered over 20 prescriptions for the deceased dog, resulting in almost 2,000 tablets of oxycodone and around 90 alprazolam pills being obtained illegally.

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Dr. Kris L. Taylor, owner of Landings Animal Hospital in Avon Lake, Ohio, and his accomplice Camille Angulat-Nieto have been indicted on multiple charges related to obtaining thousands of prescription pills for a dead dog named "Punkin." Prosecutors allege that the pair wrote and filled over 20 prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam between August 2024 and July 2025, totaling nearly 2,000 tablets of oxycodone and around 90 alprazolam pills. The duo is charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, deception to obtain dangerous drugs, possession of controlled substances, and illegal processing of drug documents involving oxycodone and alprazolam, all classified as felonies. Taylor, 62, worked at the animal hospital as a veterinarian, while Angulat-Nieto's employment status remains unclear. Their next court dates are scheduled for October 23 and October 15 respectively.

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The owner of an Ohio animal hospital was charged for obtaining thousands of pills he allegedly prescribed for a dead dog. uncertain

he → charge → dog

Dr Kris Taylor, 62, and his accomplice Camille Angulat-Nieto, 29, were busted for allegedly prescribing oxycodone and alprazolam for a dog named Punkin – who had already passed away. uncertain

who → bust → dog

His relationship to Angulat-Nieto and her job remain unclear. The drug duo were charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, deception to obtain a dangerous drug, possession of oxycodone and alprazolam and illegal processing of drug documents, court records seen by the Daily Mail show. uncertain

records → remain → Mail

The alleged conduct took place between August 2024 and July 2025, the time period during which the two ordered more than 20 prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam, 19 News reported. asserted

News → allege → oxycodone

Oxycodone is used to manage moderate to severe pain and can cause physical dependence and psychological addiction. asserted

Oxycodone → use → dependence

Alprazolam is known by its brand name Xanax and can also cause physical and emotional dependence. asserted

Alprazolam → know → dependence

According to the indictment, the two obtained almost 2,000 tablets of oxycodone and around 90 alprazolam pills. uncertain

two → accord → oxycodone

Dr Kris Taylor, 62, and his alleged aide Camille Angulat-Nieto, 29, ordered more than 20 prescriptions for a dead dog The animal doc is described as 'very active in his church' on the hospital's website. Source: @LandingsAnimalHospital/Facebook The animal hospital remains open. asserted

hospital → order → website

Taylor was placed under court-supervised release. asserted

Taylor → place → release

Taylor and Angulat-Nieto were given a $500,000 bond. asserted

Taylor → give → bond

Taylor pleaded not guilty and was placed under court-supervised release. asserted

Taylor → plead → release

The doc was ordered to undergo a substance abuse assessment and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs while the case is pending. asserted

case → order → alcohol

The website of the animal hospital, which remains open, describes Taylor as 'very active in his church' and mentions that the doctor 'resides with his wife and children in Strongsville, Ohio.' Angulat-Nieto is scheduled to return to court October 15, while Taylor's next court date is October 23. asserted

date → remain → court

Owner of animal hospital charged with obtaining thousands of pills by writing prescriptions for dead dog

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