Petland Store in Lakeland Permanently Closes Following Arrest of Owner
A small printed sign informs customers that Petland is closed. The store has permanently been shuttered following the arrest of its owner, Wendy Carrier. She was arrested Wednesday on charges involving fraudulent pet certificates. Her husband, Christopher Carrier, a veterinarian with Care Animal Clinic in Lakeland, was arrested on similar charges.
Gary White / The LedgerPublished: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 12:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 12:26 p.m.
LAKELAND | The Petland store in Lakeland Square mall has permanently closed following the arrest of its owner.
A metal grate blocked entrance to the store Friday morning, and a small printed sign read, "CLOSED TODAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE." Christopher Beth, a business consultant for the chain, supervised a few employees inside the darkened store in removing merchandise and preparing to remove the animals still at the store.
A Petland spokeswoman says it is permanently closed.
Wendy Carrier, the store's owner, was arrested Wednesday on charges involving fraudulent pet certificates. Her husband, Christopher Carrier, a veterinarian with Care Animal Clinic in Lakeland, was arrested on similar charges.
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