Video footage has captured the shocking moment a woman was seen abusing her three month old poodle puppy on the balcony of her apartment complex.
Havanna Miller, 23, sparked fury after she was filmed beating her terrified puppy at an apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas, authorities announced Saturday.
The video shows Miller striking the puppy at least 17 times, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.
Miller, wearing a green bonnet and bathrobe, stood on her balcony hitting the dog while shouting: 'Then you want to try to hide under the stairs ... now listen!'
The dog whimpered as the disturbing woman continued: 'When I tell you to come here you do that,' she yelled before hitting the dog three times in a row while saying 'Bad dog!'
Miller was arrested and charged with animal cruelty torture after neighbors captured video of the incident.
She was released on bond Sunday afternoon and is scheduled for a pre-indictment hearing on March 25.
If convicted o the third-degree felony charge, the San Antonio woman could face two to 10 years in prison.
She is set to appear in court for a pre-indictment hearing on March 25.
San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) confirmed they removed the poodle puppy from the residence on Friday morning after receiving reports of the abuse.
When questioned by authorities, Miller denied that anyone had hit the dog.
According to her LinkedIn, Miller is currently an arts major at Northwest Vista college and an 'aspiring attorney.'
Before the incident, Miller had frequently shared videos on her social media accounts showcasing her three-month-old poodle.
The three-month old poodle is registered as an ESA or an emotional support animal.
She shared videos documenting their walks and playful moments together prior to the abuse allegations.
Miller was arrested and charged with animal cruelty torture after neighbors captured video of the incident.
She was released on bond Sunday afternoon and is scheduled for a pre-indictment hearing on March 25.
A local animal welfare organization, Bluu's Cluu's Texas Street Rescue, played a key role in raising public awareness of the case.
The rescue group has been actively sharing updates about the investigation and Miller's subsequent arrest on social media.
According to screenshots shared by the organization, Miller repeatedly contacted them requesting removal of the abuse footage.
She continuously begged for them to take down the video as she expressed fears for her safety as the public had identified her address.
The rescue also revealed that Miller's boyfriend had reached out to them. He shared on his social media that he doesn't believe she deserved jail time for her actions.
Despite these appeals, the organization has continued to keep the evidence public.
Geneva Story, a local animal rescuer who was present during the ACS intervention, reported that other residents had previously heard distressing sounds from the apartment.
'It just made me very angry,' Story told KSAT.
According to her LinkedIn, Miller is currently an arts major at Northwest Vista college and an 'aspiring attorney'
Before the incident, Miller had frequently shared videos on her social media accounts showcasing her three-month-old poodle
If convicted o the third-degree felony charge, the San Antonio woman could face two to 10 years in prison
A local animal welfare organization, Bluu's Cluu's Texas Street Rescue, played a key role in raising public awareness of the case. According to screenshots shared by the organization, Miller repeatedly contacted them requesting removal of the abuse footage
The puppy is now in protective custody with animal services.
Story, who works with traumatized dogs, expressed concern about the long-term effects of such abuse on young animals.
'There's a lot of times where people are like, 'I want to mind my business,' but this is one of those situations you don't want to mind your business,' Story continued. 'I feel like a lot of people see it's a puppy and they just kind of turn the other cheek.'
'Knowing the mental fact that this puppy could have this trauma for its entire life angers me because it never had to know that life, especially as a baby,' she said.
Local animal welfare advocates encourage residents to report suspected cases of animal abuse to San Antonio Animal Care Services or local law enforcement immediately.