A disturbing video from Spring Valley shows a person striking a small Chihuahua with a wooden plank and then kicking the poor animal. Authorities have confirmed that the woman in the video is now facing animal cruelty charges. The dog, thankfully, survived and is recovering in the care of veterinary staff. But this isn't just about one dog. It's about a pattern of violence that will continue unless we address it with real, lasting solutions.
Sign the petition to ask the San Diego County District Attorney's Office to mandate a lifetime ban on animal ownership and mental health counseling for this person.
Acts of cruelty like this often signal deeper problems that can escalate if left unchecked. That's why justice must go beyond charges. We need a lifetime ban on animal ownership for this individual – so no other animal suffers at her hands – and mandatory mental health counseling to address the root causes of such violence.
We cannot wait for another animal to be hurt before action is taken. Compassion means protecting vulnerable animals and ensuring those who harm them get the help they need to change. True justice is preventing future harm, not just punishing past abuse.
Sign the petition now to urge authorities to give this person a lifetime ban on animal ownership and mandatory mental health counseling.
