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Kennel Worker Charged with Cruelty After Dog's Death

10/13/2025

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Dejean Cornelius Bowens, a Seattle kennel employee, faces first-degree animal cruelty charges after allegedly assaulting a dog named Mitch, who died.
The incident occurred on August 3 at Lazy Dog Crazy Dog kennel.
Surveillance footage shows Bowens kicking and punching Mitch after the dog knocked something over.
The kennel terminated Bowens immediately after the incident.
Prosecutors seek a $50,000 bail and a prohibition on Bowens having access to animals.

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Dejean Cornelius Bowens, a Seattle kennel employee, faces first-degree animal cruelty charges after allegedly assaulting a dog named Mitch, who died.
The incident occurred on August 3 at Lazy Dog Crazy Dog kennel.
Surveillance footage shows Bowens kicking and punching Mitch after the dog knocked something over.
The kennel terminated Bowens immediately after the incident.
Prosecutors seek a $50,000 bail and a prohibition on Bowens having access to animals.