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Los Angeles Prosecution Alleges Wagmor Puppy Laundering Scheme
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- Los Angeles prosecutors allege Wagmor Pets and founder Melissa Bacelar operated a puppy-laundering scheme.
- Clients including Ellen DeGeneres, Kris Jenner, Chrissy Teigen and Jennifer Aniston adopted dogs marketed as rescues.
- Adoption fees of $650 to $1,500 allegedly funded Wagmor’s commercial breeding operations.
- Wagmor claimed 501(c)(3) status after its May 2025 revocation and used false urgency for donations.
- Prosecutors say staff gave rabies vaccines without licensed veterinarian supervision and lacked permits.