Nikki Camerlengo -Palm City -Martin County-Florida-Ft. Pierce-St. Lucie County-Pawsitively-Paradise
September 2, 2025

Offender
- Name: Nikki Camerlengo
- Business Affiliation: Owner of Pawsitively Paradise, a dog boarding/training facility
Location Details
- City (initial business location): Palm City
- County (initial business location): Martin County, Florida
- State: Florida
- City (arrest location / later business move): Ft. Pierce
- County (arrest location): St. Lucie County, Florida
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Summary:
Nikki Camerlengo, owner of Pawsitively Paradise in Palm City, Martin County, FL, has been charged with felony animal cruelty. She was later located and arrested in Ft. Pierce, St. Lucie County, FL, after moving her business there.

By Heather Gavitt
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September 2, 2025
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