Valkyrae defends HasanAbi, says he would never abuse his dog
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Valkyrae has stepped in to defend HasanAbi following the viral “CollarGate” incident involving his dog, Kaya.
The clip, which circulated widely online, shows HasanAbi reprimanding Kaya, sparking speculation and concern from viewers that the dog might have been mistreated.
During a livestream on October 9, 2025, Valkyrae addressed the controversy, acknowledging that the clip “did look horrible” but emphasizing HasanAbi’s care for his dog.
"Kaya is the most loved and spoiled and just the most well-trained, and best little baby or big baby that I have ever been around and that I have ever seen. Big, big, big baby," she said, drawing on her firsthand experience with both HasanAbi and Kaya.
Valkyrae also criticized the public’s reaction, calling it disproportionate.
She pointed out that while concern for Kaya is understandable, outrage is often misdirected, saying: "I just wish that more people would put more energy into hating, like, sex traffickers, the genocidal apologists... all these kids that are getting murdered. Pedophiles. Like, actual criminals. Like, where is the energy? Where is it?!"
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Describing the viral response as “herd mentality,” Valkyrae highlighted the importance of context when judging short clips online.
She urged fans to remember that HasanAbi’s behavior toward Kaya comes from a place of love and care, reinforcing that he would never harm his dog.