Denise Richards is in yet another ugly standoff with estranged husband Aaron Phypers, this time over their senior dog, Melanie, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum accused Phypers of having the beloved pet put down "without her knowledge or permission" in the latest twist in their bitter divorce. Article continues below advertisement

Phypers, 52, fired back hard in a statement to People , claiming Richards has had "no relationship" with the animals in years.

"Denise hasn’t interacted with the animals in two years and never has wanted knowledge or wanted to give her permission to any type of care for the animals,” he said Thursday, August 7. Article continues below advertisement

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