A small dog caused its owner to crash her vehicle into a New Port Richey pet grooming business, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The incident happened around 8:46 a.m. Thursday at the Pet Starr Salon located at 2345 Seven Springs Boulevard.
According to FHP, Julia Everett, 69, made a left turn and entered the parking lot of the business. She told troopers her small shih tzu became excited and jumped into the foot well of her Jeep Grand Cherokee. Everett attempted to grab the dog, but as the dog jumped around, she pressed the gas pedal and lost control of the vehicle.