EDGAR JONATHAN GLOVER accused of ear cropping and tail docking dogs out of his garage without a veterinary license

- Arizona, USA -

The Phoenix Police Department arrested 37-year-old EDGAR JONATHAN GLOVER (pictured).

GLOVER is accused of ear cropping and tail docking dogs without a license.

According to the probable cause statement obtained by Voice For Us, on May 28, 2025, the Arizona Humane Society contacted the police after receiving a disturbing complaint.

The Humane Society told the police that on May 21, 2025, GoodVets Animal Hospital reached out to them to advise that a dog had been brought in after she had an ear cropping and tail docking procedure performed by a “subject who is not a licensed veterinarian” and that the procedure had been performed at a home.

Investigator Johnson with the Arizona Humane Society contacted the dog’s guardian, whom I will refer to as Mr. D., and went to see the dog. Investigator Johnson reported that the dog was wearing a cone and took pictures of her.  

Mr. D. told the investigator that he had joined a Facebook Group for Dobermans and he was referred to a guy who could perform the surgery of ear cropping and tail docking. Mr. D. then showed investigator Johnson the Instagram account of the individual who operated on his dog. Mr. D. went on to say that when he went to the given address, 7639 W Globe Avenue, he thought he was taking this dog to a vet office but instead he found a residential home.

Mr. D. said the garage of the home was “set up like a veterinarian”, it had items like a veterinarian office and there were a lot of cages with dogs inside. He told the investigator that GLOVER said he performs these kinds of procedures “all of the time, even at dog shows.”

According to Mr. D., he could tell that his dog was in pain and when he asked GLOVER for pain medication, GLOVER said she was well and did not need any. Investigator Johnson asked Mr. D. how much he paid for the procedure, and he said $400.

Mr. D. explained that he had taken his dog to the hospital because he did not like how the procedure was performed and wanted some pain medication for his dog.

A search warrant for GLOVER’s home was applied for and granted by Judge Elizabeth Campbell. On June 24, 2025, Phoenix Police along with other agencies executed the warrant at GLOVER’s home.

Officials discovered sixteen dogs trapped in kennels without food or water. The bowls in the kennels were dry and full of feces. One bowl was full of a “red or brown substance”, stated the affidavit.

Officers with the Arizona Humane Society who were on the scene, observed that some dogs had what is described as “scalding” on their paws from possibly sitting in urine. Additionally, some of the dogs had cherry eye and one dog was “very lethargic.”

After GLOVER was placed under arrest, he told one of the detectives that he had a firearm in his bedroom closet which he was prohibited from possessing due to a previous conviction in an unrelated case. After Phoenix Police executed a search warrant, officials discovered and confiscated the firearm, marijuana, and money.

At the time of writing, records show that GLOVER is still in custody.

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GLOVER’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

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