ROANOKE, Va. – City Dogs Boarding & Playcare reopened Wednesday for boarding and playcare in Roanoke, following an unexpected closure over the weekend that prompted Roanoke police to ask owners to pick up their dogs amid an active investigation.
Roanoke police say the case remains active, but officials have not released what prompted the investigation or shared any new details. Community journalist Jocelyn Routt stopped by City Dogs seeking answers, but staff declined to comment.
What happened over the weekend:
The situation unfolded Sunday, July 5, when Roanoke police asked pet owners to retrieve their dogs from City Dogs Boarding & Playcare.
Owner Griffin Brown was among those who drove to the facility and was greeted by a significant law enforcement presence upon arrival…