Mayor in Texas loses job over dog...then loses dog

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A custody case that wrecked the political career of a south Texas mayor ended Thursday when she was ordered to return a Shih Tzu to her neighbors. Grace Saenz-Lopez. the former mayor of Alice, TX, had claimed Puddles died last year while she was pet-sitting for the neighbors. Three months later, however, a relative of the neighbors saw the dog, renamed Panchito, at a grooming business. Saenz-Lopez insisted that Rudy Gutierrez and Shelly Cavazos had neglected the animal, but District Judge Richard Terrell in McAllen ordered her to give the dog back to the couple. The case gained national attention, including on NBC's "Today" show, on which Sanez-Lopez said in February. "I didn't steal the dog. I did not return him to save his life." Saenz-Lopez resigned as mayor that month once a recall petition began circulating. She had held the office since 2003. Saenz-Lopez still faces two felony counts of tampering with evidence and concealing evidence. A primary hearing on those charges is scheduled for next Tuesday. Here is the link if you want to read the story: URL: http://www.msnbc.nes.com/id/24301366/?GT1=13001 So, what do you think? Was she "saving the dog's life" or just stealing the dog? Should she face criminal charges now, after returning the dog?