Dewey Pet Salon Employee Charged with Felony Cruelty to Animals

Loree Bright faces upgraded charges after July 2025 incident

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:31pm

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A 36-year-old employee at a pet salon in Dewey, Oklahoma has had her initial misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals upgraded to a felony. Loree Bright was charged on Wednesday in Washington County District Court after multiple videos surfaced of an incident at the Dewey pet salon in July 2025.

Why it matters

Animal cruelty charges, especially those elevated to felony level, are taken very seriously by law enforcement and the public. This case highlights the importance of proper training and oversight for pet care workers to ensure the humane treatment of animals in their care.

The details

According to the Dewey Police Department, the videos showed Bright mistreating animals at the pet salon where she worked. The initial misdemeanor charge from July 2025 has now been upgraded to a felony, indicating prosecutors believe the evidence warrants more severe charges.

  • In July 2025, Bright was charged with a misdemeanor for cruelty to animals.
  • On January 28, 2026, Bright was charged with a felony for cruelty to animals.

The players

Loree Bright

A 36-year-old employee at a pet salon in Dewey, Oklahoma who was charged with a felony for cruelty to animals.

Dewey Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident at the pet salon and filed the upgraded charges against Bright.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with Bright facing potential jail time and other penalties if convicted of the felony cruelty to animals charge.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of thorough background checks, training, and oversight for pet care workers to prevent incidents of animal abuse and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the animals in their care.