The owner of a Transcona pet shop where water was finally restored after 32 days says she is now being inspected by the province because someone reported her for animal abuse and negligence.

Pet Peripherals announced on the weekend they would likely have to close because the city couldn’t provide an estimate to have water restored to the business.

The store had been without water due to frozen pipes since February 20.

Owner Tanya Morgan told CTV News some animals had died during that time including newts, fish and mice.

After media reports about the situation, the city did arrive to thaw the pipes at the store on Sunday.

City staff said the store was next on the list and the timing was not related to the media attention.

Monday evening Morgan posted on the store’s Facebook page that someone had made accusations of animal abuse and negligence against the business for operating for 32 days without water.

She said as a result the store will be inspected by the Province of Manitoba on Tuesday.

“I'm so very very sorry to say this is the final straw,” said the Facebook post, “Our doors will be closed March 31 at 7 p.m.”

The post went on to thank friends and staff for their support and accused the city of being responsible for the store closing.