Aaron Phypers Alleges Denise Richards Hasn’t Seen Their Pets in Two Years Amid Dispute Over Euthanized Dog

The tension between Denise Richards and estranged husband Aaron Phypers has taken a heartbreaking turn, and their pets are at the center of it.

Aaron Phypers Alleges Denise Richards Hasn’t Seen Their Pets in Two Years Amid Dispute Over Euthanized Dog 3

Just days after police were called when Richards tried to retrieve her dogs from Phypers’ residence, Phypers is publicly defending his decision to euthanize one of their dogs, a move Richards reportedly claims was done without her consent.

In a statement to PEOPLE, Phypers claimed Richards “hasn’t interacted with the animals in two years and never has wanted knowledge or wanted to give her permission to any type of care for the animals.” He alleges that her recent actions are not truly about the pets but have “ulterior motives.”

According to a source close to Phypers, the dog in question, named Melanie, was in significant pain due to late-stage cancer. “Melanie, a sweet elder dog who Aaron loved, had late stage cancer and was suffering when he took her for help,” the insider said. “The vet insisted the few days she had left being in pain were better met with putting her to sleep and off to heaven. It was a painful decision. To say she was ‘put down’ is hurtful.”

Aaron Phypers Alleges Denise Richards Hasn’t Seen Their Pets in Two Years Amid Dispute Over Euthanized Dog 4

The emotionally charged situation escalated on Sunday, August 3, when Richards showed up at the home where Phypers is currently staying. Law enforcement from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. Despite Richards holding a temporary restraining order against Phypers, citing allegations of physical abuse, the police concluded that “they did not have any evidence that a crime occurred.”

Richards’ attorney, Brett Berman, defended her actions in a statement, saying she “did not violate” the temporary restraining order. He explained: “On August 3, 2025, after confirming that Mr. Phypers was not present in her home, Ms. Richards entered the home to retrieve her dogs after learning that Mr. Phypers had put down one of her other dogs without her knowledge or permission.”

Phypers responded firmly to Berman’s comments, saying: “Denise’s attorney has consistently struck out in pursuit of the truth. There is a difference between telling the truth and trying to protect your client.” He added, “Having the title of attorney or being a celebrity does not put you above the law. It does not give you the right to humiliate others for the sake of your interests. Both of these actions have been readily apparent here in the last couple of weeks.”

The couple, who were married for six years, officially separated in July, with Phypers filing for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences.”

As the legal and personal battle continues, the well-being of their animals — and the truth behind what has really transpired — remains at the heart of the controversy.

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10 comments

SU August 11, 2025 - 4:35 pm
These two seem as bad as each other. You know Denise is clearly NQR when Aaron is looking like the more credible one in this whole mess. I hope she cares for her daughters better than she cares for her pets.
Steve August 11, 2025 - 3:05 pm
Having had to put down two long-term pets because of cancer, I cant believe that Dense was acting for the good of her animals. More likely she was in a drug/alcohol induced state, went to and entered the home of a man she had taken out a retraining order against and saw this as a way to gain publicity and sympathy from the public. For me, she failed in the last matter.
Starr August 12, 2025 - 2:10 pm
First of all Steve, I can only imagine the pain you endured putting down 2 much loved pets. I truly feel with you. On Denise, I fully agree with you, I have not forgotten how she left her dogs with VPDogs with entitlement to boot. I was never a fan of hers & Aaron is a rotten human, I dont feel she's all thgat innocent either.
Starr August 12, 2025 - 2:10 pm
First of all Steve, I can only imagine the pain you endured putting down 2 much loved pets. I truly feel with you. On Denise, I fully agree with you, I have not forgotten how she left her dogs with VPDogs with entitlement to boot. I was never a fan of hers & Aaron is a rotten human, I dont feel she's all thgat innocent either.
Steve August 11, 2025 - 3:05 pm
Having had to put down two long-term pets because of cancer, I cant believe that Dense was acting for the good of her animals. More likely she was in a drug/alcohol induced state, went to and entered the home of a man she had taken out a retraining order against and saw this as a way to gain publicity and sympathy from the public. For me, she failed in the last matter.
Champagne Hangover August 11, 2025 - 10:06 am
Hmm…curiouser and curiouser…. I’ll tell ya this, I’m starting to believe Aaron more and more. Now I don’t doubt for one second he did his part in that toxic unholy union even MAYBE to the degree of becoming physical, BUT thus far: his claims of her affair- ? verified; his claims of drug/alcohol abuse ring true with undeniable manifestations consistent with that, albeit falling short of ? verified. And I do believe him about Melanie (the dog in question), though I have no idea whether he’s telling the truth about Denise not seeing her dogs for two straight years. ? That said, despite Denise’s suspicious black eye (the first one, I mean ?), this is nonetheless a case (as in 99% of the time) where the truth of the he said/she said lies somewhere in the middle. I should have recognized that from the jump BUT that black eye pic is jarring and reminiscent of Nicole Brown Simpson, so I make ZERO apologies for jumping to conclusions of which I’m not ? willing to jump back…YET because ?
Champagne Hangover August 11, 2025 - 10:06 am
Hmm…curiouser and curiouser…. I’ll tell ya this, I’m starting to believe Aaron more and more. Now I don’t doubt for one second he did his part in that toxic unholy union even MAYBE to the degree of becoming physical, BUT thus far: his claims of her affair- ? verified; his claims of drug/alcohol abuse ring true with undeniable manifestations consistent with that, albeit falling short of ? verified. And I do believe him about Melanie (the dog in question), though I have no idea whether he’s telling the truth about Denise not seeing her dogs for two straight years. ? That said, despite Denise’s suspicious black eye (the first one, I mean ?), this is nonetheless a case (as in 99% of the time) where the truth of the he said/she said lies somewhere in the middle. I should have recognized that from the jump BUT that black eye pic is jarring and reminiscent of Nicole Brown Simpson, so I make ZERO apologies for jumping to conclusions of which I’m not ? willing to jump back…YET because ?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 11, 2025 - 3:38 pm
It's not your fault; you've been programmed trained to always believe the woman. Maybe Denise is indeed the victim here, but maybe she's an out of control drunk and Aaron is the "victim". I have a feeling we're never going to know. One thing is for sure, all eyes will be on Denise Fcking Richards this season on RHOBH.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 11, 2025 - 3:38 pm
It's not your fault; you've been programmed trained to always believe the woman. Maybe Denise is indeed the victim here, but maybe she's an out of control drunk and Aaron is the "victim". I have a feeling we're never going to know. One thing is for sure, all eyes will be on Denise Fcking Richards this season on RHOBH.
Champagne Hangover August 11, 2025 - 5:02 pm
Truth!
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