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A Dewey pet salon employee’s misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals in July 2025 has been upgraded to a felony.

36-year-old Loree Bright, of Bartlesville, was charged on Wednesday in Washington County District Court.

According to the Dewey Police Department, multiple videos at a Dewey pet salon allegedly showed Bright and another suspect, allegedly identified as Angela Aldana, placing a restraint around a dog’s neck. Aldana and Bright allegedly laughed at and mocked a dog.

Bright also allegedly used a high-pressure blow dryer in the dog’s face.

Aldana was charged in July 2025 with a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals.

Bright will appear in court again on Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. Her bond is set at $10,000.