ROBERT DANIEL PIPPINS arrested on slew of charges including animal cruelty after many severely neglected dogs were rescued from a Sullivan County home

- Tennessee, USA -

The Bluff City Police Department announced the arrest of ROBERT DANIEL PIPPINS (pictured).

On July 15, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence on Hillcrest Road for what police described as a “serious incident.”

Responding officers learned that “a physical aggravated assault had taken place, accompanied by aggravated rape and kidnapping.” Officers arrested PIPPINS in connection with that incident.

As officers continued to investigate, they discovered a disturbing pattern of animal abuse.

Police did not elaborate on the animal cruelty aspect and said that along with investigators and the Sullivan County Animal Shelter, they are working diligently to gather evidence to build a strong case against PIPPINS.

After checking on The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County’s Facebook page I learned that Twenty-five (25) Dobermans were rescued from the property. The organization explained in a Facebook post: “These dogs were found living in extremely poor conditions and are now safe in our care — but their journey to healing is just beginning.” According to the nonprofit, all of the dogs are suffering from “serious medical neglect", as well as, "malnourishment, untreated wounds, and overall poor health.”

As the investigation is still active, no further information was released. The nonprofit needs help caring for these additional dogs in their facility and if you wish and can afford to help, please click here. Thank you!

Police said PIPPINS is currently facing fifteen counts of animal cruelty.

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PIPPINS’ mugshot shared from the Bluff City Police Department

Furvictims’ pictures shared from The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County

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