Joey Padilla
Joey Padilla is the owner of Santa Fe Tails, a dog training and care service, who has been working with Gene Hackman and his late wife, Betsy Arakawa, for over a decade. He is known for his close relationship with the couple and their three dogs, providing insight into their life and care for their pets. Recently, he gained media attention for discussing Betsy’s protective nature towards Hackman and the challenges faced during the rescue of one of their surviving dogs following the couple's tragic deaths.
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Joey Padilla was suggested as a temporary caretaker for the couple's surviving dogs.
El desgarrador audio de la hija de Gene Hackman y la policía el día que descubrieron los cuerpos de su padre y Betsy Arakawa
Argentina· 2025-03-29
Joey Padilla described Zinna, the dog, as a loyal companion to Betsy Arakawa.
Se conocen los resultados de la autopsia de la mascota hallada muerta junto al actor Gene Hackman y su esposa
Colombia· 2025-03-20
Joey Padilla, owner of Santa Fe Trails, confirmed the successful rehoming of the Hackman's surviving dogs.
Gene Hackman's two dogs 'successfully' rehomed after actor, wife's tragic deaths
United States· 2025-03-18
Joey Padilla is the owner of Santa Fe Tails, involved in the care of the surviving dogs.
Revelan la causa de la muerte del perro de Gene Hackman
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-17Joey Padilla, owner of Santa Fe Tails, took care of the surviving dogs of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.
revelan la causa de muerte del perro de Gene Hackman y Betsy ArakawaArgentina· 2025-03-15
Joey Padilla, the owner of Santa Fe Tails, had been working with Hackman and Arakawa, training and watching their dogs, for a decade.
Gene Hackman, wife Betsy's dog likely died from dehydration and starvationUnited States· 2025-03-14
Joey Padilla is the owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet care facility involved in the surviving dogs' care.
Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
Canada· 2025-03-14Joey Padilla clarified the identity of the dog found dead in the mansion and mentioned his close relationship with Betsy Arakawa.
El error que cometió la Policía al identificar cuerpos del actor Gene Hackman, su esposa y su perro: 'No cuadraba'Colombia· 2025-03-06
Joey Padilla is the owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet-care facility that is involved in the surviving dogs’ care.
Gene Hackman’s dog misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death
Australia· 2025-03-05
Joey Padilla, owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet care facility, commented on the couple's surviving dogs.
Breed of dog found with Gene Hackman and wife misidentified, pet expert says | Gene Hackman
United Kingdom· 2025-03-05Joey Padilla explained that the dead dog was a different breed than what was listed in the search warrant affidavit.
Gene Hackman’s dead dog misidentified, surviving pets ‘really terrified’United States· 2025-03-05
According to Joey Padilla, owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet care facility that is involved in the surviving dogs’ care.
Gene Hackman’s dog misidentified by authorities investigating actor’s deathUnited States· 2025-03-05Joey Padilla, owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet care facility, is involved in the surviving dogs’ care.
Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s deathCanada· 2025-03-05Joey Padilla, the owner of Santa Fe Tails, told Fox News Digital that Arakawa always made sure to look out for her movie star husband.
Gene Hackman's dog trainer reveals challenging way surviving dogs were rescuedUnited States· 2025-03-04