Man Sentenced for Stealing, Blowing Marijuana Smoke at Puppy

By Margaret Lyons in News on Jul 2, 2008 9:52PM

Emanuel Lopez, 19, was sentenced to 60 days in jail today for stealing a 2-pound Pomeranian puppy and then blowing marijuana smoke in the dog's face until the animal "passed out." Judge John Kinsella said the behavior was "the bottom rung of humanity."

Lopez was convicted of stealing the dog from a Petland in Naperville with the help of two of the store's employees. According to the Assistant State's Attorney prosecuting the case, "no one enticed him to abuse the puppy...[there's] no excuse for what he did to the puppy." The dog is fine and has been adopted.

The dog...is really really cute. And if you like Pomeranians, Bella seems pretty awesome. [Trib]