Convicted Puppy Abuser Deported Back To China

Convicted puppy abuser Duanying Chen is no longer in the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to KEYT/KCOY/KKFX that an immigration judge ordered Chen to be removed from the country on February 2.

Chen was officially removed on March 8, by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Chen was convicted of burning and torturing a 5-month old puppy named Davey in Santa Barbara.

He served less than a year in jail and was released back in December.

The case garnered national attention, especially among many animal advocates who said they are happy with the deportation.

“This sends a strong message to those who abuse, torture and neglect animals,” said Julia DiSieno, of Davey’s Legacy and the Animal Rescue Team. “This could have just been swept under the carpet. So I’m really proud of our county and those that made this deportation happen.”

DiSieno also accused Chen’s girlfriend of keeping silent about the abuse which appeared to be happened over a period of time.

“Jiayi Qin, is and has always has been a suspect in Davey’s torture because the radio graph images clearly displayed healed fractured wounds to his ribs,” DiSieno said.

Qin brought Davey to a vet to get treatment for his injuries, before he was euthanized.

She has never been arrested or charged in the case.

Qin is dealing with legal troubles in Santa Barbara stemming from a suspected hit and run last May.

22-year-old Markus Rainak, who attends city college said Qin crashed into his car, left the scene and didn’t have insurance.

“When she merged into me, she pushed me and sandwiched me between a bus that was at the stop picking up students,” Rainak said.

Damages to his car are estimated at $5,000 and he said Qin refuses to settle.

Rainak said Qin was arrested in February when she showed up for a hearing.

“They literally walked over next door and arrested her just outside the courtroom, but within view,” Rainak said.

Rainak said he and Qin are due back in court on March 17.

DiSieno urged anyone who suspects an animal is being abused, tortured or neglected to contact Davey’s Legacy, a 501C4 in Davey’s honor, to report it.

Davey’s Legacy offers a $2,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in an animal abuse case.

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