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Prosecutors Charge Two Northglenn Residents With 109 Counts of Animal Cruelty

Prosecutors say the case stems from a July search that found 96 cats plus 19 dogs in a Northglenn home, with two animals already dead.

Officers removed more than 70 cats and dogs from a home in the 1900 Block of 116th Drive in Northglenn on July 16, 2025, and arrested the homeowner on suspicion of animal cruelty. (Courtesy of the Northglenn Police Department)
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Overview

  • Patti Joslin, 69, and Dakotah Joslin, 32, each face 11 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, a Class 4 felony, and 98 counts of cruelty to animals, a Class 1 misdemeanor.
  • Northglenn police reported deplorable conditions inside the residence after executing a search warrant on July 16.
  • Photos from the scene showed ruined furniture, open crates, scratched walls, and rugs saturated with animal waste.
  • Surviving animals were transferred to Riverdale Animal Shelter for care and potential adoption, with updated adoption numbers not yet provided.
  • Court records show Patti Joslin is held on $5,000 bail, while Dakotah Joslin was released on $5,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 10.