Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Drama Unleashed: Denise Richards Accused of Abandoning Sick Dog Amid Divorce Frenzy

Aaron Phypers is accusing his estranged wife Denise Richards of being an absentee pet parent ¿ as their bitter divorce battle takes yet another ugly turn; (Seen in 2023)

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The drama between Denise Richards and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers just took a turn for the worse, with accusations flying left and right in their explosive divorce battle.

In a shocking twist, Phypers is claiming that his wife of six years has been an absentee pet parent - leaving him to care for their beloved dogs while she's out living her best life on OnlyFans. Yes, you read that right! The 54-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum allegedly makes a whopping $250,000 per month from the adult content site alone.

Just days after Denise Richards, 54, allegedly tried to retrieve a dog from Aaron Phypers¿ home ¿ prompting a police visit ¿ the 52-year-old claims she had ulterior motives and no real bond with any of their pets; (seen in November)

But wait, there's more! Phypers is now accusing Richards of trying to manipulate him and their daughter Eloise by spreading lies about his alleged abuse. And get this - he claims she's been having a months-long affair with a former special forces soldier named Rudy Reyes!

Phypers broke the news in a detailed letter to "family and close friends," detailing how he caught wind of her alleged infidelity back in April. He even shared graphic photos and videos that Reyes allegedly sent Richards, including a steamy clip of him pleasuring himself.

But what's really got everyone talking is Phypers' claim that Richards has been emotionally abusing their daughter Eloise. A source close to the family revealed that Eloise has been "traumatized" by her mother's behavior and has even been experiencing anxiety attacks.

Denise lamented that one of her dogs was sick back in 2020

Meanwhile, Richards has been trying to spin the narrative, claiming that Phypers put down one of their dogs without her knowledge or permission. But sources close to Phypers say that Melanie, the 14-year-old elder dog, was gravely ill and suffering from late-stage cancer - making euthanasia the kindest option.

The drama reached new heights when Richards showed up at Phypers' home last week, demanding to see their dogs. But things quickly escalated, with sources claiming she "barged in," screaming at Phypers' parents and even swinging at his brother Brett!

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was eventually called to the scene, but after questioning both parties, they concluded that no crime had been committed.

'Denise 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 told People on Thursday;  Seen in May

Phypers' lawyer described Richards' behavior as "willfully intentional" and said she has been using their daughter as a pawn in her game of manipulation. "This is just another example of Denise's attempts to destroy what's left of our family," he stated.

As for Phypers, he's requesting spousal support due to his alleged lack of income since shutting down his wellness center last year. He's also demanding that they split their production company, Smoke & Mirrors Entertainment, 50/50.

So, who do you believe? Is Denise Richards just trying to sabotage her husband's reputation, or is Aaron Phypers really the victim here?

The 54-year-old actress, whose split from Phypers, 52, was revealed last month, was granted the TRO on July 16, after accusing Phypers of years of physical and emotional abuse - which he has denied (photo from Richards' Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order)

Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy scandal - it's about to get even juicier!

[Note: TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to provide coverage of this developing story as more information becomes available.]