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DYLAN NIELSEN arrested after he posted a video on social media showing him kicking a dead puppy

Updated: Feb 7

- California, USA -


~ Update: February 7, 2025


After hearing back from the Redding Police Department, I learned that the furvictim was “an 8-week-old Irish Sutter, Labrador, and Chihuahua mix.”

The puppy was a male and his name is unknown.


NIELSEN had bought the puppy on February 4, 2025, from a woman in Palo Cedro. Police contacted the woman and she told officers that NIELSEN “did not appear intoxicated at the time of purchase. He was coherent, behaved normally, and appeared happy.”


Police tells me that after the puppy bit NIELSEN’s ankle, NIELSEN “stomped the poor puppy to death.” A necropsy is pending.


~ Original story:


On the early evening of February 5, 2025, officers with the Redding Police Department responded to an apartment at Shasta Villa Apartments on 275 Hilltop Drive after receiving a disturbance call.


Officers learned that a resident, identified as 30-year-old DYLAN NIELSEN (pictured), had posted a video on social media showing him kicking a “lifeless” puppy.


Police said in a press release that when officers arrived, they were “able to negotiate for Nielsen to exit his apartment and then detained him safely.”


When officers entered the apartment, in the kitchen they found a deceased Golden Retriever puppy. Officers learned that NIELSEN had adopted the puppy the day before.


According to police, NIELSEN appeared to be suffering from severe detox hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal. Officers determined that NIELSEN believed the puppy to be a mythical creature and killed him/her after the puppy bit his ankle.


A Redding Animal Regulation Officer responded to the scene to collect the deceased puppy.


NIELSEN was transported to the Shasta County Jail and booked on felony animal cruelty charges. At the time of writing, online arrest records show that NIELSEN is being held into the Shasta County Jail on $25,000 bail.


Authorities did not disclose the furvictim’s name, so I took the liberty of naming him/her Muffin for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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NIELSEN’s mugshot shared from the Redding Police Department





 
 
 

KELLY LYNN HUFF arrested - 4 dead dogs and 19 neglected animals found at a Cambria County home

- Pennsylvania, USA -


The Humane Society of Cambria County arrested 37-year-old KELLY LYNN HUFF (pictured).


On January 21, 2025, humane officers responded to HUFF’s home on Chandler Avenue in Johnstown after receiving complaints about animals being abused and neglected.


Officers found six cats, seven dogs, and two reptiles who were being kept in squalid conditions. According to investigators, the home was covered in feces and urine. Sadly, inside the home, officers also discovered four deceased dogs.


Officials said the Voiceless Victims did not have any access to food or water


Following the first visit to HUFF’s home, four additional dogs, who had also been abused and neglected, were surrendered, totaling nineteen (19) animals who were rescued and are now at the Humane Society of Cambria County.


According to the affidavit, several animals were “concerningly skinny.” Many of them had open wounds, overgrown toenails, and were suffering from severe hair loss and skin irritation caused by fleas.


HUFF is behind bars at Cambria County Prison and bail was set at $350,000.


Court records show she is facing:

14 felony counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals - Causing SBI or Death

18 misdemeanor counts of Neglect of Animals – Sustenance/Water

15 misdemeanor counts of Neglect of Animals – Vet Care

10 misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to Animals


HUFF was arraigned on February 3, 2025, and her next court appearance was rescheduled to take place on February 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.


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LAQUENTA REYNOLDS, who was running a dog rescue out of her home, arrested for animal abuse

- California, USA -


An investigation into reports of animal abuse led the California City Police Department to the arrest of 47-year-old LAQUENTA REYNOLDS (pictured via Facebook).


In a press release, police said that for over a month they have been actively investigating REYNOLDS after they were alerted to several dogs being kept in poor condition in the garage of REYNOLDS’ home on 20621 94th Street in California City.


On January 7, 2025, officers along with Animal Control went to REYNOLDS’ home out of which she was operating a dog rescue called “Pawfect Companions”.


According to the press release, REYNOLDS allowed officers to enter her garage where they found fifteen dogs who were being kept in metal crates. Police said many of the dogs appeared to be emaciated and had “apparent wounds on their extremities.”


All of the fifteen dogs were removed from the property and five of them were taken for emergency veterinarian care.


The investigation determined that the furvictims were suffering from malnutrition, dehydration, and open infected wounds with bacterial and fungal infections. It was further ascertained that the condition of the poor souls was the result of being neglected while in REYNOLDS’ care. REYNOLDS allowed the dogs to suffer needlessly by not providing adequate food or water.


Police said that in view of these findings and new evidence, a search warrant was obtained and executed on January 31, 2025.


Animal Control, police, Code Enforcement, and the Fire Department were all on the scene when the warrant was executed at REYNOLDS’ home.


Officials discovered and removed thirty-three additional dogs. The furvictims were scattered all over the home. Some were found in bedrooms, others in closets, and common areas.

All of the thirty-three Voiceless Victims were taken to “approved and safe animal rescues in California”, said the police.


REYNOLDS was placed under arrest and booked for animal cruelty.


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