Cocoa Butter Back From Near Death

Thu., Dec. 17, 2009

Cocoa Butter, a Shih Tzu, was snatched out of her owner Tom Tuffin's car and slammed against the outside wall of Spokane City Hall by man who chose to beat the dog instead of his girlfriend. The 5-pound dog suffered extensive injuries during the June attack, but she's still alive and recovering. (Colin Mulvany / The Spokesman-Review)

By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com (509) 319-0354

Cocoa Butter, a Shih Tzu, was snatched out of her owner Tom Tuffin’s car and slammed against the outside wall of Spokane City Hall by man who chose to beat the dog instead of his girlfriend. The 5-pound dog suffered extensive injuries during the June attack, but she’s still alive and recovering. Meghann Cuniff/Sirens & Gavels reports here that Michael Jones, 20, pleaded guilty to first-degree animal cruelty Wednesday and will be released from jail next week after serving four months for the crime. (Colin Mulvany/SR)

Question: Is a jail sentence of 4 months punishment enough for this crime?

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