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Two Northglenn Women Charged With 109 Counts in Animal-Cruelty Case

The case stems from a July home search that uncovered unsanitary conditions with more than 100 animals.

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 and 98 counts of misdemeanor cruelty, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
  • Police and animal control removed 96 cats and 19 dogs from a residence near Wyco Park in July, where a dog and a cat were found dead.
  • Investigators described hazardous conditions with animal waste throughout the home, prompting entry in protective suits and gas masks.
  • Dakotah Joslin posted a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 10, while Patti Joslin had a $5,000 bond and remained in custody as of the latest reports.
  • Surviving animals received veterinary evaluations before transfer to Riverdale Animal Shelter in Brighton for ongoing care and adoption after a multi-agency response prompted by neighbor tips.