Miller was seen striking her tiny toy poodle, Thanos, more than 15 times while the puppy cowered and cried.
SAN ANTONIO — A woman accused of repeatedly hitting a 3-month-old puppy has been indicted by a Bexar County grand jury.
Havannah Dejonet Miller, 23, was indicted Monday for animal cruelty by torture, which is a felony punishable by up to 180 days in jail.
In a video that has now been viewed by thousands of people across the U.S., Miller can be seen striking her tiny toy poodle, Thanos, more than 15 times while the puppy cowered and cried.
“As a result of the concerned citizen who bravely came forward after recording the defendant’s actions to the hard work by officers and investigators of the San Antonio Police Department and the staff of Animal Care Services, our office was able to present this case to the grand jury in less than a month,” said Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales in a release. “The case is now pending in the 187th District Court where it will be placed on a trial docket.”
The indictment alleges that her behavior constitutes felony animal cruelty by torture as defined under Texas law.
“The District Attorney’s office appreciates the outpouring of communication and concern from citizens in our community and those around the country,” said Gonzales. “I want everyone to know that our office will not tolerate animal cruelty and will fight for justice against those who torture defenseless animals.”