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 1/27/2025: The city of San Antonio Animal Care Services has been granted custody of Thanos. According to the city, the puppy is residing with an “experienced” foster. Thanos will remain at the foster home as the legal proceedings continue and will not be available for adoption until the legal process has finalized. 

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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18,657 Monique C. Disgusting and brutal. This is not training of a service dog, and how is it that a service dog be whipped, and at 3 months old?? She is violent and no ability to regulate herself. She's a danger to others especially animals and children. Throw the book at her. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,656 Jude J. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,655Anonymous 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,654 Jeanette C. This sick witch deserves the harshest punishment allowable! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,653 Angela L. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,652 Jen C. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,651 Dominique L. STOP A TOUT SOUFFRANCE ET MALTRAITANCE ANIMALE STOP 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,650 Amrit G. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,649 Purnima P. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,648 Carol L. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,647 richard m. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,646 Matea Z. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,645 Anshu D. Under the jail!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,644 Bonnie B. What kind of person could do that to a little innocent, defenseless puppy??? She needs to be held accountable!!!!!!!!!!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,643 Jan A. Put that woman in jail for 475 yr 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,642 Eunice S. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,641 Lena K. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,640 J N. Horrible monster. Poor sweet puppy 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,639 Ania Zoe S. Gerechtigkeit fürliebes Baby Thanos, erst 3 Monate junges Baby ❤🐕🙏🙏🍀🍀 Diese kranke Bestie Havanna Miller gehört mit ihrem schweren Vergehen, von Misshandlungen an dem armen Baby Thanos sehr hart bestraft und für immer weggesperrt😡 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,638 Alice M. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,637 Sha B. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,636 Rosemary T. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,635 adriaan f. Poor little dog....PLEASE make that evil devil Havanna Miller pay! Hang her!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,634 alexandra v. Hang that evil psycho Havanna Miller and make sure she suffers! This poor dog deserves justice!!!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,633 lina v. Havanna Miller is a cruel ugly sadist and she belongs in hell ASAP!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,632 kira v. Beat that evil creep Havanna Miller to death! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,631 valentina v. Make that ugly monster feel the same pain! We want justice for this poor doggy and the hell for that evil black psycho! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,630 johan v. That evil black devil must pay!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,629 Maria F. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,628 Lisa T. She should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and be put away in prison for a long time. It is obvious that she is dangerous. To beat a defenseless puppy with a belt shows that she is a menace to society. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,627 norah B. 0 Feb 14, 2025
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18,624 Gloria E. Max penalty. Can you imagine what she would do to a child? 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,623 Debbie C. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,622 Suzanne W. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,621 Aurora B. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,620 Margareta R. Gehört hinter Gitter und lebenslanges Tierhalteverbot, dem Individuum nie mehr eine unschuldige Seele anvertrauen!!! 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,619 Herbert G. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,618 Valeria S. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,617 Nancy A. She needs to get the harshest punishment possible. Also we need to look into who authorizes these pets to be registered as emotional support some people can't manage their emotions and take it out on these poor vulnerable animals. They are not someone's punching bag. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,616 paul t. 0 Feb 14, 2025
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18,610 Lydia M. This woman is a disgrace to the human race. A poor defenseless poodle!! They are some of the most Intelligent, loving dogs you can ever have!! This is just heartbreaking!! I'm so glad the neighbor got her arrested and saved the poor dog. Wanting them for emotional support animals is just a way to get attention and let's them take them everywhere with them. Almost like a piece of jewelry. Many people are good to their emotional support animals. This woman's obviously NOT. She needs to get a hefty fine, a long time in jail and charged with a felony. She should NEVER own another animal again. She does not know how to treat them right. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,609 Olga C. 0 Feb 14, 2025
18,608 Josh S. 0 Feb 14, 2025