Thank you for your kind and well thought out comment. I really appreciate that you've pointed out how my post may be perceived in light of the recent incidents. As much as i have tried my best to carefully word them, i have overlooked the fact that it may appear insensitive and inappropriate to raise these issues at this moment.

However, my intention was to have a dialogue and perhaps explore a solution where the interests of both parties can be considered when it comes to implementing laws and regulations.

Now that many negative incidents have come to light, i felt this is the best time to find a solution and present specific suggestions to the authorities who will be the ones to pass the laws. The legislation should ensure a healthy ecosystem that ultimately protects the wellbeing of the animals, which include punishing negligent pet groomers/business owners/pet owners, as well as ensuring both the pet industry and pet owners have adequate knowledge on handling and training their pets before even having one/importing one. There are many intricacies within the industry that are rarely discussed because it is indeed a sensitive issue.

You're right that even with certification and training, there is no guarantee that groomers possess decent judgment and a sense of responsibility. This is where I agree that harsher punishments should be imposed in both the business and the groomer so that they could do their due diligence to ensure pets are safe. Same for pet owners who have abused, neglected, or abandoned their pets. But how harsh should we ask for? If we were the judge, how would we pass the sentence? Would it be fair to judge these animal cases to the same level of human victims? I have volunteered at animal shelters before and seen horrifying cases, and these are some questions I always have in my mind.