Josh Hafner

USA TODAY

A puppy found strung out on drugs after police arrested his owner in California has received addiction treatment and is on the path to recovery, authorities said.

Officers arrested 40-year-old Joshua West in a motel room at the Key Inn & Suites in Tustin on the morning of March 22, CBS-Los Angeles reported over the weekend.

Police apprehended West on a parole violation and an outstanding warrant, among other charges.

In a room with used needles, police reportedly found a terrier-mix named Bubba. The puppy seemed lethargic and high, Tustin Police detailed in a post on Facebook.

Officers transported Bubba to the Orange County Animal Care shelter, and the puppy was later found to have heroin, methamphetamine and nicotine in his system, police said.

According to CBS-LA, just how the dog ingested the drugs remains unclear.

“This strikes me as pretty horrible,” Lt. Robert Wright of the Tustin police told CBS-LA.

“This is the first time we’ve ever heard of someone reporting that an animal has been under the influence.”

Tustin police detailed that while Bubba is still receiving medical care, the puppy has received drug addiction treatment and will await adoption at a rescue organization once fully recovered.

West, the dog’s former owner, was also charged with animal cruelty, possession of heroin, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to CBS-LA.

[h/t CBS Los Angeles]

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