The puppies were being transported by an Ohio Mennonite family of dozens . Wendell Steiner said he offered to bring the puppies to his wife 's family in Pennsylvania because his father could no longer take care of them . He said he was unaware it was illegal to transport animals on the roof a car . The puppies were handed over to police , who let family go with a warning . Romney admitted to driving 12 hours with his dog in carrier on top of his car .
The puppies were being transported by an Ohio Mennonite family of six . Wendell Steiner said he offered to bring the puppies to his wife 's family in Pennsylvania because his father could no longer take care of them . He said he was unaware it was illegal to transport animals on the roof a car . The puppies were handed over to police , who let family go with a warning . Romney admitted to driving 12 hours with his dog in carrier on top of his car .