Miles, before his visit to the oven.

At some point in most people’s lives, sadly, they end up killing an animal. Whether accidentally or on purpose, it happens.

The oblivious raccoon you made into asphalt while driving through backwoods Iowa.

The pesky mouse you bludgeoned with a broom in your attic.

The tasty deer you shot and ate for supper.

But if you’re dog groomer Ashley Weaver, your animal killing story involves offing someone’s best friend: Miles, the toy poodle. Or should we say, Miles, the lump of charcoal.

Ashley’s boss, Pet’s Choice owner Jim Detlich recalls, “[Ashley] left the dog in the drying cage and left…didn’t tell anybody.” The dog had “fried to death” in the blow-dryer.

As you might guess, Ashley has been charged with animal cruelty and utter stupidity. She’s also been fired from Pet’s Choice. A punishment only appropriate for firing Miles like a clay pot in a kiln.