Andrea Rosebrock 
See Update – 10/15/08 – Tapia Cuts a Deal, Get Probation
Talk about disturbing! A neighbor of Yvette Tapia, of Valencia County, NM, saw her abusing a newly adopted dog and decided to do something about it. The neighbor, vigilent with her video recorder, captured Tapia on videotape as she kicked, dragged, yanked and tossed the little dog in the air.
Tapia, who works at City Hall as a secretary in the legal department, is going to have a lot to answer for as the investigation continues.
In the video, Tapia is seen bringing out her garden hose to clean out her dog’s cage in the backyard.
The puppy moves from sitting underneath a chair to behind the house after Tapia spays the hose in his direction. She then picks up the dog and tosses him in the air.
The dog lands on the concrete.
Tapia was also seen dragging and yanking the puppy by his leash in the backyard.
A neighbor, who wanted to remain anonymous, videotaped the incidents from her house.
“I was absolutely appalled at the way that she treated the animal, so we decided to take some action to let people know that this was happening,” the neighbor said.
After seeing the tape, animal control officers took away both of Tapia’s dog.
Tapia was not at home or work when Eyewitness News 4 tried to get her side of the story.
But her boss said that he will look into the incident.
“As you know, the policy of the city is to deplore any kind of animal abuse and certainly if the person involved is a city employee we will look at the tape, look at the charges that are brought and do an internal investigation and take what administrative action we feel is appropriate and within our power,” said City Attorney Bob White.
Valencia County Animal Control officers say they’re reviewing the tape further to try and figure out how many counts Tapia could be charged with. (KOB.com)
If only these abusers could face as punishment the same treatment they doled out to these defenseless and innocent animals, now that would truly be justice!
Just see the video below for the actual images of the abuse.
WARNING – May be disturbing to some viewers
Yvette Tapia caught on tape abusing newly adopted dog
Oh boy, I hope they throught the book at her, what a great neighbour. And to be exposed like that, what a dream.
@Hilke van hove – You and me both, Hilke!! And thankfully, the puppy will have a chance at a good home now as well as the other dog they removed from her.
why? can someone explain why? i just don’t get it. how and why would someone treat a puppy like that? how could they treat any animal like that?
i’m so glad they got video and took the dogs away. thank god the neighbor had the presence of mind to record that.
WTF!!That seems to be all I can say anymore!!!!Thank God those babies are safe!!Away from this ….this….whatever she is…I better just stop..
thank god the dogs will be in a better home now we can only hope she has no kids …..
Let’s hope not Jeffery!!But it looks as though she could give birth any minute!!POS!!
That last comment of mine was pretty tacky…I apologize if I offended anyone…anyone EXCEPT the POS I was referring to!!Animal abuse brings out the absolute worst in me….
Someone should kick the shit out of her!!
I’m so HAPPY that someone recorded this video. Who ever you are, you’re a true angel and a real HERO in my eyes and I’m sure too many others as well. I pray that if you ever need your life to be saved that you too get the help a million times more for saving this puppy’s life from the hands of a REAL ANIMAL. This FAT B***H is a criminal and should be FIRED and thrown in jail with the rest of the animals. The poor puppy was helpless. why dont people do SHIT like this I don’t understand. She’s lucky it wasn’t me that saw her because I would be in jail for more serious charges.
Sign DoG LoVeR … Bronx, NYC
Its to bad they don’t throw her around the ground, kick her until she “pees” and leave her in a cage with no food or water for 14 hours.
Hopefully she gets shot and killed:)
An eye for an eye in this case.
This video makes me sick!!! I have two wishes: 1. to offer a loving home to that poor little pup (& his companion); and 2. 5 minutes alone with this disgusting excuse for a human being! I mean it! I abhor violence, but after watching the video, I must admit I hate abuse even more — and that puppy needs an advocate … let it be me.