Colorado woman arrested for shoving Chihuahua down her pants

Police in Longmont, Colo., have arrested a woman on suspicion of animal cruelty, after she allegedly stuffed a Chihuahua puppy down her pants during a domestic dispute.

Denver's NBC-affiliate KUSA reported that police found Johna Turner arguing with a man at a home. She reportedly agreed to leave the premises, but wanted to take her dogs with her. She was intoxicated, KUSA reported.

When officers arrived, a witness told them to check Turner's pants, KUSA reported. When Turner shook her leg, a Chihuahua fell out. The puppy was reportedly not hurt.


Turner pleaded not guilty to one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty and remained in jail Thursday on a $2,500 bond, according to The Longmont Times-Call.

The puppy was born on Aug. 31, the Times-Call reported.

This puppy was among three puppies and a mother Chihuahua/Beagle mix in the apartment, who are now in good condition at the Longmont Humane Society, according to the Times-Call.

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Really? Smart move. Now forever known as "the woman who shoved a chihuahua down her pants. Jiminy Christmas.

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Reply#1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 8:11 PM EDT

She was progably trying to protect the Puppy from the guy they were fighting or what ever maybe the guy wanted to hurt the dog or something,, Another time the cops are not using comman sense!!!! Nor were some of the posts thinking about this!!!

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#1.1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 11:30 PM EDT

Sounds more like to me the woman was the abuser, not the guy. Just stereotyping then huh?

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#1.2 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 11:48 PM EDT

Maybe she is a coyote and she smuggled inside the border.

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#1.3 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 12:45 AM EDT

"I found an elephant in my pajamas, ......how he got there I'll never know.".......................Groucho

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#1.4 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 1:14 AM EDT

She was going to make a run for the border. Yo quiero Taco Bell.

    #1.5 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 2:02 AM EDT

    Dan-312359

    Really Lame theory there Dan. I take it you are one of those people who hate police...until you need them, right?!

    Let's make up a story like that, let's see: The puppy was an illegal alien and she was protecting iy from INS! How is that for a story?

      #1.6 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 2:52 AM EDT

      ....or, she thought of Richard Gere and was trying to shove it up her ass! Stupid and cruel woman! Poor puppy, didn't she know dogs don't eat fish?

        #1.7 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 3:00 AM EDT

        LOL some of your comments are funny as heck. But I have to agree with Dan. It was my first thought as well, that the man might have killed the puppy to get back at her. It would not have been the first time animals were beaten (children too), or killed to get back at the anger one spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend felt at the other.
        There are some very cruel and some very loony people who live with us on Earth.

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        #1.8 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 6:21 AM EDT

        Dan & CornholeTwitter: Yes, because being a drunk stup!d b!tch with a dog shoved down your pants seems to be a reasonable response to an argument with your boyfriend. Where were the other dogs, up her A$$???

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        #1.9 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 11:57 AM EDT

        No pic of the woman? How can we determine whether or not it was actually animal cruelty without pics? I am very disappointed. If found guilty, what would be the punishment for that? Those jury deliberations would definitely be interesting

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        #1.10 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 1:29 PM EDT

        "....or, she thought of Richard Gere and was trying to shove it up her ass! Stupid and cruel woman! Poor puppy, didn't she know dogs don't eat fish?"

        Real nice.. Your first comment was well written, but then the immaturity came out.. *Sighs*

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        #1.11 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 3:03 PM EDT

        delete

          #1.12 - Sun Sep 9, 2012 1:30 PM EDT

          I can see it. I can also see a bunch of people here who'd like to hear about the Golden Retriever puppy slaughtered in his own backyard because a cop entered the back yard, the puppy growled at him and the cop put 6 bullets into this pup.

          St Louis Michigan. The Chief of Police refused to investigate saying the cop feared for his life. WNEM-CBS affiliate did the story. There was an eye witness too. Glad that cop doesn't work here.

          The woman was drunk, involved in a fight and didn't trust who ever she was with to take care of the pups. Misguided but good intentions. Dogs aren't merely Property as the law maintains, they are family members. The woman needs AA, not our scorn.

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          #1.13 - Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:14 AM EDT

          Smoot Mahooty

          LMAO!!! You should make fun of a name SNOOTY BaTOOTY!

            #1.14 - Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:05 PM EDT
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            Is that a Chihuahua in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?

            • 15 votes
            Reply#2 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 8:39 PM EDT

            Da*& Lady it's barking??

              #2.1 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 2:37 PM EDT
              Reply

              She was just trying to get a leg up on the cops.

              • 4 votes
              Reply#3 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 8:44 PM EDT

              While this is a funny story, I love dogs and shame on the drunk bit*h

              • 9 votes
              Reply#4 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 8:48 PM EDT

              they actually had to tell the cops to check her pants? where exactly was it hidden?

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              Reply#5 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 8:52 PM EDT

              Well, it certainly wasn't nestled well between her hound dog ears or it would have never fallen down her pants when she shook her leg.

                #5.1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:29 PM EDT

                A five-day-old Chihuahua puppy is incredibly small, weighs only a few ounces - could fit in a shirt pocket. Goddamned stupid people. Animals are not playthings!

                • 5 votes
                #5.2 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 12:43 AM EDT

                ROLMAO - I can't take the jokes anymore your killing me!

                  #5.3 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 1:07 AM EDT
                  Reply

                  puppy in the pussy

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                  Reply#6 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

                  Some people are crazy. Some people don't need to drink. Crazy people really don't need to drink.

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                  Reply#7 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:04 PM EDT

                  And the other dogs could hear that poor pup screaming "LET ME OUT OF HERE! IT'S DARK AND SMELLY AND I CAN HEAR THINGS CRAWLING!!"

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                  Reply#8 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:16 PM EDT

                  This would have been a Felony had Peanut Butter been involved...........

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                  Reply#9 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:19 PM EDT

                  It depends. That kind of thing is legal in 23 states.

                    #9.1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:07 PM EDT

                    Sheriff Joe would have arrested her!

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                    #9.2 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 2:39 PM EDT
                    Reply

                    I can one officer to the other, "Nooo, YOU pat her down! I heard something in her pants , GRowling...."

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                    Reply#10 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:33 PM EDT

                    Better make sure it is a female officer on the pat down or a law suite will be in the making!

                      #10.1 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 3:02 AM EDT
                      Reply

                      Now, that's kinky.

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                      Reply#11 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:42 PM EDT

                      Has anyone interviewed the dog? Maybe it was consensual ;-)

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                      Reply#12 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:45 PM EDT

                      How could it be consensual if the puppy's barely a week old? Even for a chihuahua that's still too young.

                        #12.1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:52 PM EDT

                        Maybe she was getting the dog drunk to put it down her pants, just saying, look at her picture!

                          #12.2 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 4:42 PM EDT
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                          Subjecting the dog to that smell was cruel.

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                          Reply#13 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:47 PM EDT

                          Even if the dog stayed a little bit longer in this woman's pants it would not have died or got injured. How can it be animal abuse. Let's get real.....

                          • 5 votes
                          Reply#14 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 9:57 PM EDT

                          can dogs get herpes? besides,we have no idea what kind of hygene she has.alot of scary things can percolate down there without proper maintenence and regular cleanings.

                            #14.1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:14 PM EDT

                            Do either of you need pictures????

                              #14.2 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 2:41 PM EDT
                              Reply

                              What can I say? It happens, even to the best of us. FOO!!

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                              Reply#15 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:04 PM EDT

                              Experience Ole-Ed!

                                #15.1 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 2:42 PM EDT
                                Reply

                                That's no chihuahua, it's the anacoda!

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                                Reply#16 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:14 PM EDT

                                Are you kidding me? It was a dumb thing to do even stupid but cruelty. How did they get this charge? Hell, dumbass Mitt Romney drove across the country with a his dog on the roof of his car now that would be cruel because the dog could have fell off and wide up road kill. Shoving a dog down her pants no matter how stupid didn't endanger the animals life.

                                • 5 votes
                                Reply#17 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:14 PM EDT

                                This isn't a political thread..

                                • 1 vote
                                #17.1 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 3:08 PM EDT
                                Reply

                                The Chihuahua's lawyers are preparing a lawsuit as we speak.

                                • 3 votes
                                Reply#18 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:15 PM EDT

                                I never did understand the market for these things. They're too ugly and mean for those who want a cute little dog, and they're too small for those who want a mean guard dog type.

                                  Reply#19 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:15 PM EDT

                                  I have 2 Chihuahuas. Neither one is mean. They get an unfair, bad rep. And while they can't attack an intruder, their barks can be heard well in advance....so I can get my gun. :)

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                                  #19.1 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 11:18 PM EDT

                                  I never did understand the market for these things. They're too ugly and mean for those who want a cute little dog, and they're too small for those who want a mean guard dog type.

                                  but evidently make good dildos............................:)

                                  • 1 vote
                                  #19.2 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 11:18 AM EDT

                                  They taste great with a little salsa.

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                                  #19.3 - Fri Sep 7, 2012 11:59 AM EDT
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                                  Who gets the fine money? The dog was the one who was traumatised so obviously the dog gets the bread. Great now the dog can go out on the town and have a great time.

                                  What a fantastic legal system we have.

                                  • 2 votes
                                  Reply#20 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:22 PM EDT

                                  Would it still have been illegal if she had done the same thing with a Daschund.

                                  • 2 votes
                                  Reply#21 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:24 PM EDT

                                  Is that why they're called weiner dogs?

                                    #21.1 - Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:48 PM EDT
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                                    Definitely animal cruelty!!

                                      Reply#22 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:25 PM EDT

                                      The smell the poor pup had to endure while down there. It's nose may never be the same again.

                                        #22.1 - Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:43 PM EDT
                                        Reply

                                        There's an adoption process for children. There should be one for animals.

                                          Reply#23 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:26 PM EDT

                                          Most responsible animal shelters and rescues have an extensive adoption process to weed out people like her. But, like anything else, it's not a perfect system and occasionally a whackjob gets through. She may have purchased the animal from a BYB or bred it herself (some other choices, particularly with a pup that young). 8 weeks is the generally accepted minimum adoption age for large breeds, 12 for small or miniature breeds.

                                            #23.1 - Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:46 PM EDT
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                                            Ay! Chihuahua ! what's the big deal the Aztec's used to use them as foot warmers maybe she was cold ?

                                              Reply#24 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:32 PM EDT

                                              Bad idea, given that Chihuahuas generally pee uncontrollably when they get mad. (The real name of Los Angeles is said to be Aztec for "The Place Where Chihuahuas Pee Angrily").

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                                              Reply#25 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 10:42 PM EDT
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