Kick streamer arrested for alleged animal abuse won’t get dog back & has to pay for her care

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The Toronto streamer recently arrested for animal cruelty won’t be getting his dog back and is responsible for covering the costs of her continued care.

Lionel Howse, known online as ‘lildealy,’ failed in his attempt to get his Labrador, Peaches, back after a legal hearing. The decision comes after several months of criticism sparked by concerning footage from his live streams. The tribunal decided Peaches should not be returned to his care.

Howse was arrested on September 10th following accusations of animal abuse during a livestream. The arrest came after weeks of online criticism and an official complaint to animal welfare officials in Ontario.

The individual responsible for Peaches is facing criminal charges related to animal cruelty. These charges include threatening animals and intentionally causing them pain and injury. The charges stem from several videos showing the person yelling at Peaches and reportedly threatening to kill her.

A video of the streamer saying he would seriously harm someone quickly spread online. This led to groups dedicated to raising awareness working together to monitor his location and inform the authorities.

So, I just heard about this really messed up situation – a 25-year-old guy from Toronto is in trouble with the law. Apparently, he was livestreaming and abused a dog on camera. It’s awful, and now he’s facing animal cruelty charges. Honestly, it makes me sick to think about it.

— RTN (@RTNToronto) September 12, 2025

Fur Warriors, an animal rights group, and others kept watch on Howse when he was at a streaming event in Texas. He wasn’t arrested until he came back to Canada, where border officials and Toronto police worked together to take him into custody.

Lildealy was subsequently banned on Kick following the arrest.

Kick streamer loses bid to get his dog back after concerning clips go viral

The Toronto Star reports that Howse asked the Ontario Animal Care Review Board to return Peaches, but the board denied the request on December 19th.

After reviewing video footage, the board determined that Peaches had been physically harmed. The veterinarian’s expert opinion was crucial in reaching this conclusion.

Veterinarian Dr. Nicola Jackson, representing Animal Welfare Services, testified that Howse mistreated Peaches, causing her both physical pain and emotional distress.

During the live streams, Jackson observed that the dog, Peaches, showed clear signs of being scared and worried. Specifically, Peaches would lower her body, shrink back, and flatten her ears whenever Howse came near.

Jackson explained that these reactions suggest the person felt scared or unsafe, either because they were in danger or thought they might be.

The veterinarian explained that Peaches had suffered unnecessarily and that her owner had consistently treated her poorly.

Howse tried to explain his actions by saying he was simply acting a role for entertainment purposes. He stated that any threats he made were intentionally overstated and weren’t meant to be taken seriously.

To support his case, the streamer showed another video claiming it demonstrated Peaches was receiving good care. However, the reviewer wasn’t convinced.

In subsequent requests, Howse admitted that he needed to give up Peaches. He then asked if Peaches could be sent to live with his parents in Newfoundland instead.

He explained to the tribunal that he was moving to Newfoundland to be with his family and requested that his dog, Peaches, be allowed to come with him.

Alisa Chaplick, the decision-maker in this case, rejected the request because she believed moving the dog to Newfoundland could put it in even more danger.

Beyond losing custody, Howse is also responsible for paying for Peaches’ continued care, which totals just over $800 US dollars – roughly $1,100 Canadian dollars.

Howse is due back in court on January 15th regarding the criminal case. If found guilty, he could face additional punishments.

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2026-01-06 23:49