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Spring Valley Woman Could Face Cruelty Charges in Chihuahua Abuse Case

County Animal Services will recommend charges to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office after impounding the Chihuahua following an assault video

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County officials said this Chihuahua was impounded Sunday as part of an investigation involving its owner, who was reportedly captured on video abusing the dog last month. (Courtesy of San Diego County Department of Animal Services)

Overview

  • A witness-recorded video from July 21 allegedly shows a woman striking a Chihuahua with a wooden plank, covering it with a container and kicking it in a Spring Valley apartment complex parking lot.
  • County Animal Services located the suspect—who was reportedly living in her vehicle—last Sunday and impounded the Chihuahua after reading the woman her Miranda rights and questioning her.
  • County veterinary staff conducted a cruelty exam and reported the Chihuahua is frightened but recovering under county care.
  • The Department of Animal Services plans to submit video and other evidence to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office with a recommendation for animal cruelty charges.
  • Officials highlighted the role of community reporting in triggering the response and urged witnesses of suspected animal abuse to call (619) 234-2341.