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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14,242 maria d. 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,239 Nathalie M. faut l'enfermer cette pourritureeeeeeeeeee 0 Jan 24, 2025
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14,234 Joanna F. Disgusting evil ‘b***h. I hope Thanos gets the justice he deserves and a new loving home. Poor baby 💔 0 Jan 24, 2025
14,233 Alex F. 0 Jan 23, 2025
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14,225Anonymous I cannot believe what I just saw. This woman beating the innocent, defenseless puppy over and over again it seemed she would have continued the beating. Absolutely horrible to watch. She is a monster. This woman needs to be charged immediately for animal abuse and put in jail for a long time. No linience should be given to her. What she did was awful. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,224 Mariam A. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,223 Jennifer C. No animal deserves to be treated this way. She needs to serve time and be removed from ever being allowed to be near animals of any kind again 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,222 Jennifer D. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,221 Billie Jo R. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,220 Kathy C. A 3mo. Old baby toy poodle she beat .. I Hope someone beats her 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,219 Jennifer P. Life Sentence in prison never to be allowed around any innocent brings again. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,218 Debby P. CHARGE HER...EVIL EXISTS.. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,217 Maria S. 0 Jan 23, 2025
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14,215 Helene R. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,214 Sandy M. PLEASE PUT THIS EVIL MONSTER BEHIND BARS TO NEVER EVER OWN ANIMALS AGAIN! DID IT MAKE HER FEEL BIG AND BAD BEATING A TINY BABY PUP REPEATEDLY! WELL I CAN BE BIG AND BAD AND WOULD LOVE TO BEAT THIS EVIL PIECE OF SHIT TO A PULP! 0 Jan 23, 2025
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14,207 Amy S. Do not let this sick young woman have Thanos back! She should never be allowed to ever have an animal again. 0 Jan 23, 2025
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14,202 Sheryl G. Disgusting cruelty... 0 Jan 23, 2025
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14,199 Cheryl C. This is heinous. To think it’s ok to beat an animal like that. To claim the animal as emotional support. This woman has severe anger issues and is dangerous. She should not be allowed around animals and needs to be held accountable for this horrible act of Animal cruelty. Animal cruelty is out of control and action needs to be taken now. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,198 Cindy p. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,197 Karen C. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,196 Rose S. She needs to be given the maximum jail time and I hope someone beats her like that beating she handed out. Sick of these sickos just having to get some counseling. It's a joke!! Time to start stepping up judges and show some compassion for the animals that are tortured and not the sickos. Do your jobs! 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,195 Colette P. Obviously knows nothing about being a decent person or about dogs. She should not be allowed to ever own an animal. Please charge her with a felony. 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,194 debra Y. Someone needs to best her with a belt that poor beautiful baby 0 Jan 23, 2025
14,193 Brent M. She should be in prison without any lenience. 0 Jan 23, 2025