Stolen Dog Tub Tub Meets New Family, Headed Home

EATONTOWN, NJ - Tub Tub, the little Pomeranian stolen from the Monmouth County SPCA on Christmas Eve, went home with his new family today.

"A grinning Tub Tub was finally able to go home with the two little girls that he chose, just before Christmas, to be his forever family," according to the SPCA's Facebook post. "His safe return after being stolen from the shelter on Christmas Eve culminated in an all-smiles meeting today, where Tub Tub was handed over to his REAL family."

The SPCA waived the adoption fee. Tub Tub went home with a new bed, toys and a basket full of treats. He was also given a certificate for a free grooming from Dogspaw salon in Little Silver.

Tub Tub was stolen from the Eatontown shelter on Christmas Eve. Police later arrested Susan Bajew, 63, Neptune, a former shelter volunteer, after they located her when they received a tip, according to the police department's Facebook page.

"During an interview, she confessed to taking the dog due to not having any money to buy it," according to the Facebook post. "The dog has already been returned to the shelter."

"We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared our posts for information on Tub Tub," the SPCA said on the Facebook post. "His safe return was a result of our community working together to give two little girls, and one little dog, a Happy New Year."