Dog Freezes To Death: Glendale Heights Couple Charged

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL — A Glendale Heights couple is facing charges after their dog froze to death after being left outside overnight in bone-chilling temperatures last week, police said. Jonathan Flores-Barona, 26, and wife, Monica Alanas, 21, are charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals after their 14-pound Shih Tzu died, according to police.

Northlake police told the Chicago Tribune that the couple had argued and Flores-Barona dropped his wife's belongings and the 18-month-old dog off at her parents' home in Northlake on Dec. 28. He reportedly made several trips, leaving the last load of items — including the dog — on the front porch.

The family pet, named Terry, was found dead in the morning after being left on the porch overnight, police said.

The couple is due in Cook County court on Feb. 20.

Photos: Jonathan Flores-Barona and Monica Alanas/Northlake Police Department