One woman left her french bulldog aged seven in a parking lot at Pittsburgh International Airport (Pennsylvania, USA) last Friday (August 4).
The incident occurred after she was unable to get the animal to board a flight planned for her vacation, according to a statement released by the Allegheny County Sheriff's Department.
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The woman, who has not been identified, was ready to board when she was told by airline staff that she would not be allowed to travel. dog boarding, without using a suitable box.
Faced with this situation, the owner tried to persuade officials to grant the dog a boarding pass as an emotional support animal, but her efforts were in vain, reported CBS News.
Rather than canceling her travel plans, the woman opted to leave the animal in the parking lot and move on with her vacation. This controversial attitude generated controversy on the internet.
(Photo: Allegheny County Police Department/Reproduction)
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So far, there is no information on whether she boarded the originally planned flight, or managed to be part of another flight on the same day to her unknown destination. It is only known that she boarded the aircraft.
Police became aware of the situation when the abandoned French Bulldog was found in a cart near the car park around 5:30am.
The animal was taken to a shelter, where it remains, and the tutor, identified through a microchip on the dog's neck, was already out of reach.
According to authorities, she could face a fine of $1,000 for the animal abandonment. The situation took on new contours when it went viral on social networks, where many Internet users criticized the woman's attitude.