Brief
Ohio vet and aide indicted for prescribing drugs to dead dog
Prosecutors say the pair wrote over 20 prescriptions for the dead animal between August 2024 and June 2025.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lorain County prosecutors indicted Dr. Kris L. Taylor, 62, owner of Landings Animal Hospital in Avon Lake, Ohio, and 29‑year‑old Camille Angulat‑Nieto on seven counts for a scheme that used the name of a dead dog, “Punkin,” to obtain prescription drugs.
According to the indictment obtained by 19 News, the duo wrote and filled more than 20 prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam between Aug. 10, 2024 and June 7, 2025, which were dispensed at pharmacies across Northeast Ohio.
Charges include a pattern of corrupt activity, deception to obtain a dangerous drug, possession of oxycodone (felony), illegal processing of drug documents involving oxycodone and alprazolam, and a misdemeanor possession of alprazolam.
Taylor was arrested, posted a $500,000 bond and has pleaded not guilty; Angulat‑Nieto was also indicted and placed under court‑supervised release, though her plea status is unclear. The hospital said it will remain open.
Key facts
- Dr. Kris L. Taylor and Camille Angulat-Nieto were indicted on seven counts in Lorain County. (independent.co.uk)
- The indictment alleges they used the dead dog ‘Punkin’ to obtain over 20 prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam. (independent.co.uk)
- Prescriptions were written between Aug. 10, 2024 and June 7, 2025 and filled at multiple Northeast Ohio pharmacies. (independent.co.uk)
- Taylor posted a $500,000 bond and pleaded not guilty; Angulat‑Nieto’s plea was not reported. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Ohio animal hospital owner accused of using dead dog’s name to get prescription drugs”
