PETA responded forcefully after Aspen Kartier faced dog abuse allegations that led Twitch to mark her channel as temporarily unavailable. Viral clips sparked outrage, prompting PETA to urge authorities to investigate, prosecute if warranted, and ensure the dog is removed to a safe, loving home.

After accusations of animal abuse came to light against Aspen Kartier, the streaming world was thrown into a state of shock, and her Twitch channel was put on hold. What started as a short livestream clip quickly turned into a big argument, raising questions about who is responsible for what on the internet and what it means to have online power.The situation escalated fast. Within hours, viewers were sharing clips, demanding action, and calling for a permanent ban. By Friday, visitors to Kartier’s page on Twitch were met with a stark notice stating that the channel was “temporarily unavailable,” citing a violation of community guidelines. While Twitch has not yet clarified whether further penalties are coming, the silence has only fueled speculation.

Aspen Kartier’s fallout grows as PETA urges legal action

Footage circulating online shows Kartier speaking to a dog off camera before unsettling sounds follow. In the clip, she says, “How you get out the cage?” Moments later, the dog appears to yelp while Kartier’s arm motions suggest striking. The animal is later carried out of the room, still unseen. The reaction was immediate and intense, with many viewers describing the video as disturbing.After the clip went viral, Kartier posted additional videos attempting to counter the accusations. In one, she stated, “Bro, I didn’t beat [the dog] up on stream.” Another Instagram Stories post showed a dog believed to be the same one, accompanied by a voice saying, “Tell ‘em that you’re fine,” followed by, “You’re fine. You’re fine and you’re for sale.”The controversy drew a strong response from PETA, which publicly supported Twitch’s decision to act. A spokesperson said, “People are rightly horrified by the video in which Aspen Kartier raises her arm several times and appears to strike her dog as he wails, before moving off camera while the sounds of the dog’s distress continue.” The statement went further, urging authorities to investigate and, if necessary, remove the dog from the situation.As Twitch reviews the case, the incident has reignited broader conversations about animal welfare, creator conduct, and where platforms should draw the line. For now, Kartier’s channel remains offline, and public pressure shows no sign of fading.