Ex-mayor: Didn't steal Puddles the pooch

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A mayor resigned over a dispute about a dog. LOL! In an interview Thursday on NBC's "Today" show, ex-mayor Grace Saenz-Lopez said she had taken Puddles — whom she renamed Panchito — to protect a dog because she believed he was being neglected. "I didn't steal the dog. I did not return him to save his life," said Saenz-Lopez, who was indicted Jan. 18 on two felony charges related to the alleged dognapping. As she spoke, the former mayor cuddled Puddles/Panchito in her lap. Life is sure not complete without the animals and animals can get you into trouble sometimes. LOL! Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080215/ap_on_fe_st/odd_mayor_dognapping;_ylt=AljcB00Yaaj3Xv7uT9JaiTXtiBIF