LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio – The owner of an animal hospital and an alleged accomplice have been indicted on multiple charges in what prosecutors describe as a prescription drug scheme. The indictment, obtained by 19 News, alleges that Dr. Kris L. Taylor, 62, of Strongsville, and Camile Nieto, 29, of Avon, used a deceased dog's name to illegally obtain narcotics.
A Lorain County grand jury indicted Taylor and Nieto on a total of seven counts each. The indictment states the two are accused of taking part in a scheme at Landings Animal Hospital, located on Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake, to repeatedly write and fill prescriptions for the opioid oxycodone and the anti-anxiety drug Alprazolam. These prescriptions were allegedly written in the name of “Punkin,” a dog that was already dead.
Investigators say the alleged conduct occurred over an extended period, between August 10, 2024, and June 7, 2025. The indictments list more than 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone and Alprazolam that were allegedly written for “Punkin” and subsequently filled at various pharmacies across Northeast Ohio, including locations in both Avon and Avon Lake.
According to the Landings Animal Hospital website, Dr. Taylor is identified as the owner and a veterinarian at the Avon Lake facility. It is not currently known whether Nieto was also a staff member at the hospital.
Each individual faces significant charges. Both Taylor and Nieto are charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, which is a first-degree felony. They are also each charged with deception to obtain a dangerous drug (oxycodone) and possession of oxycodone, both classified as second-degree felonies. Furthermore, each is charged with illegal processing of drug documents involving oxycodone, a fourth-degree felony.
The indictment also includes charges related to Alprazolam. Both Taylor and Nieto face charges of deception to obtain a dangerous drug involving Alprazolam and illegal processing of drug documents involving Alprazolam, each a fifth-degree felony. Additionally, they are both charged with possession of Alprazolam, which is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Court records show that Taylor and Nieto appeared in court on Thursday. During their appearance, each individual was given a $500,000 bond.
Landings Animal Hospital, in Avon Lake, has stated that it remains open for business despite the ongoing legal proceedings.