Sign: Texas Woman Caught On Video Beating Her Puppy

Published: January 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM Author: PENNY EIMS

San Antonio, TX – A 23-year-old Texas woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after she was captured on video viciously beating a three-month-old puppy with a belt. Police arrested Havanna Miller on Saturday, January 18, after heartbreaking video surfaced on social media showing her screaming at and repeatedly striking a defenseless puppy on an apartment balcony in the 12000 block of Culebra.

The authorities seized the pup, a toy poodle named Thanos, and transported him to animal care services for care during the investigation.

Thanos, defenseless puppy who suffered senseless abuse

The damning video, captured by a horrified neighbor, shows Miller striking this innocent puppy, a pup she registered as an emotional support animal, more than 15 times. Who gets a puppy, make the effort to register him as an emotional support animal, and then abuses him? This is a sickening act of cruelty that must never happen again!

Animal Victory wants to see Miller behind bars, forbidden from regaining custody of Thanos, and prohibited from owning or residing with animals in the future. If you agree, please add your name to the petition today!

Screen grab via Fox San Antonio

Target: Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales

WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS: 

We, the undersigned, demand justice for Thanos, the three-month-old puppy viciously beaten by Havanna Miller. Miller repeatedly struck this defenseless puppy with a belt, and she must be held accountable for her despicable actions. Animal Victory and its supporters demand that Miller face true repercussions rather than a meaningless slap on the wrist.

Research has consistently shown a strong link between animal cruelty and human violence. Individuals who commit such heinous acts against animals often pose a threat to society as a whole, as animal abuse is frequently a precursor to other violent crimes. Failing to hold Miller accountable not only denies justice for this puppy but also endangers the community at large. It is imperative that we send a clear message that such cruelty will not be tolerated.

Individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Animal Victory relies upon the authorities and the court system to determine guilt or innocence.

Note: Miller faces at least one count of animal cruelty torture, a third-degree felony punishable between two to ten years in prison. She was released on $15,000 bond one day after her arrest and is scheduled for a pre-indictment hearing on March 25. The puppy is not available for adoption until the investigation has concluded.

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Update 1/21/2025:  The District Attorney has released a statement about the case. Please click the link before to view.

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Texas Woman Caught On Video Beating Her Puppy

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14,330 Melissa J. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,329 Heather B. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,328 Sija S. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,327 Tammy H. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,326 Sandrine B. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,325Anonymous She should be in jail and never ownbany more animals. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,324 Joyce S. Someone should take her out and beat her with a baseball bat, she how she likes it. She shoplifted never own another pet again,I hope she goes to jail, for a long time. I hope the puppy will be ok. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,323 Kumar K. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,322 Marlene L. 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,320 Mark m. wicked coward. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,319 Tina W. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,318 Cynthia T. What disgusting behavior. Prosecute Havanna Miller to the fullest. This type of abuse is torture. Remember, animals...then babies and children are neglected and abused. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,317 Michelle M. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,316 Mandy S. This SCUM needs a lengthy jail sentence. Absolutely horrendous what that poor defenceless baby went through. NO EXCUSES JAIL HER 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,315 Jean M. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,314 Teresa V. I hope she learns something. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,313 Sharon B. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,312 Franklin H. Barbaric. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,311 Teresa H. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,310Anonymous 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,308 Conny S. How you treat animals will tell me what kind of person you are 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,307 Tina W. Prosecute her to the max 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,306 Meher B. This person must be fined and jailed. No excuses are acceptable. 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,304 cheryl h. 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,301 Carol A. Never again can this monster have a pet! 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,296 Leanne G. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,295 Linda M. If they can do it to a puppy they can do it to a child. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,294 Juliana K. Such type of monsters should be punished in the similar way, like what they did to their victim. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,293 Clive T. Hope she gets whats coming beat her with a belt 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,292 Mellissa R. 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,288 Jacinda R. Human garbage, 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,285 Ronnie S. Absolutely heartbreaking hearing someone would do this to an innocent animal deserves to have the same treatment happen to them, they chose to be violent to an innocent sentient being who only loves out of pure love. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,284 Barbara H. Horrific!!!!! 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,283 Tina G. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,282 Rayna K. 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,281 Vivienne R. I feel physically sick reading this . Please do not allow her to escape without punishment! Ideally she goes to prison where hopefully , an inmate can beat her with a belt !!! 0 Jan 24, 2025