A woman from Detroit is facing serious animal cruelty charges after police say she repeatedly stabbed her dog — and then shared the horrifying footage on social media. Jordan Love, 29, allegedly recorded herself attacking the dog inside her home and posted the video to platforms like Facebook and Instagram in early February 2025. The footage quickly spread, triggering immediate backlash and calls to action from local animal rights groups.
Concerned viewers flagged the video to Detroit Animal Control, who launched an investigation. When officers arrived at Love’s residence, what they found was deeply disturbing: a wounded dog locked in the basement, along with two more dogs and four cats kept in poor conditions.
Flight Across State Lines Ends in Arrest
Rather than face the music, Love reportedly fled the state. She was in Greenville, South Carolina, weeks after the viral video. Authorities tracked her down, arrested her, and extradited her back to Michigan.
The Detroit woman was arraigned on April 10 and charged with two felony counts: one for killing and torture, and another for cruelty and abandonment. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in prison for the primary offense and an additional two years for the secondary charge. A judge released her on a $50,000 bond with an electronic ankle monitor. Her court dates are set for April 14, 21, and 28.
Legal Fallout and Public Demand for Accountability
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy didn’t sugarcoat her response, saying, “This type of cruelty shocks the conscience. Posting a video like this adds a disturbing layer of intent.” Animal welfare groups are now pressing for stricter monitoring of online animal abuse and faster response times from law enforcement.
In the meantime, the surviving animals are under veterinary care and being assessed for long-term rehabilitation and potential adoption. No word yet on whether Love had a history of violence or mental illness, but prosecutors say they’re treating the case as a “clear and calculated act of cruelty.”
Dog Attack: A Wake-Up Call for Animal Protection Laws?
This case of the Detroit woman isn’t just about one violent incident — it’s highlighting how quickly abuse can go viral and how the justice system handles cases when the cruelty is posted for the world to see. Animal activists are urging lawmakers to close legal loopholes and consider banning those convicted of animal abuse from owning pets ever again.
For now, the focus is on justice for the animals involved — and ensuring that the public knows what to do when they see animal abuse online: report it immediately.
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