A mobile dog groomer and a puppy were found dead inside the groomer's van at a home in San Antonio's Far West Side Davis Ranch community, according to local reporting. The deaths were discovered after the puppy's owner became concerned when hours passed without hearing from the groomer.
The groomer, who worked for the mobile grooming company Dog “Gone” Clean, had gone to the home to groom the puppy, later identified as Olive Oken, according to WOAI. The company advertises itself as bringing “convenient, stress-free grooming directly to your home” across San Antonio and the surrounding area, according to Dog “Gone” Clean's website.
When the owner did not hear from the groomer for hours, the owner asked a neighbor for help, WOAI reported. Bexar County deputies and EMS arrived at the home around 5 p.m. local time and found the groomer and Olive Oken unresponsive inside the van.
Rescue Efforts at the Scene
Deputies and EMS personnel tried to revive the groomer and the puppy after arriving, according to the report. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released the groomer's name or a cause of death. WOAI's report did not indicate that foul play was suspected; the circumstances of the deaths have not been publicly explained.
Vehicle Safety Guidance and a Separate Case
The American Veterinary Medical Association advises owners never to leave pets alone in parked vehicles, regardless of the outdoor temperature, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
In a separate North Side case, officers responding to a Life Storage near the 7340 block of Blanco Road on Oct. 21, 2026, found three dogs dead inside a box truck, and two women were arrested, KSAT reported.
What Remains Unknown
The cause of the deaths and what happened inside the van before deputies arrived remain unknown based on the information released so far.
