Man Charged with Stealing Expensive Puppy

By Margaret Lyons in News on Aug 28, 2008 9:47PM

Donald Kolakowski of Niles has been charged with theft after he took home a puppy from a Petland store that he said was his but wasn't. According to the police Kolakowski saw a sign on the puppy's cage that said "I'm going home soon" and convinced an employee he was there to pick the dog up. She didn't ask for a receipt, and he apparently left with the miniature pinscher, who actually cost $1,600. The dog has been returned to the store, and Kolakowski, currently on parole, was releaed on bond.[Trib, Pioneer Local.]

We're sure that dog is great, but there are tons of other terrific and adorable pooches to love that don't cost anywhere near as much money. Such as, left to right, Bubbles. Or UFO, which is a crazy name for a dog. Or Elden. Awwww.