CALGARY - The Calgary Humane Society says a woman has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for abusing a chihuahua named Chewy.

Valerie Penny, who is 52, pleaded guilty earlier this week to wilfully causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to the dog.

She also faces six months of probation and a 10-year ban from owning or caring for animals.

The society says it's rare for anyone to be jailed for animal abuse.

Court heard that witnesses observed Penny throwing the small dog off a second-floor balcony onto a fence and then over the fence.

Chewy was injured but recovered and adopted into a new home.