This puppy wasn’t let onto a plane so his owner dumped him outside the airport
More under this adPeople were left in tears after they read a post about a puppy found tied up outside an airport. The pet was not let on the plane, so the owner just dumped him.
People were left heartbroken after a dog was found tied up and abandoned outside an airport in Iowa, US.
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A traveller didn't have a pet carrier and was stopped from taking their pooch on a flight. So they found the cruellest solution possible to their problem.
Tied up and dumped
A one-year-old puppy was found dumped outside an airport after a traveller was banned from flying with it. The ‘incredibly sweet’ pooch who was named Allie was left tied up in front of Des Moines International Airport in Iowa, US.
More under this adMore under this adRescued by Animal Rescue League, the puppy left people who learnt his story heartbroken.
Allie’s owner had been stopped from taking the pup on the plane because they didn't have a carrier. In a bid to find a solution, they then left the airport with the puppy and returned alone to board the flight.
More under this adMore under this adEmotional reaction
Allie’s story was shared on Animal Rescue League's Facebook page and caused outrage amongst the charity’s followers. The post reads:
Allie is incredibly sweet and is now safe in our care and loving attention from our staff team.More under this adMore under this ad
The incident is still an active investigation, and more details will be released as they are able to be shared.
A video of Allie racked up more than 18,000 views and hundreds of comments, with many people expressing their shock and concern for her abandonment. One person said:
More under this adMore under this adSuch a sweet girl. I can't imagine leaving her behind. Her owner doesn't deserve to get her back.
Another one wrote:
This is heartbreaking.More under this adMore under this ad
A third online user commented:
How do people just leave their pet? My pets are my babies!
Many people offered their homes for adoption, with one follower writing:
Would love to add her to my tribe. She's going to be a popular girl I feel! Praying she ends up with a family who will love her to pieces.More under this adMore under this ad
The charity also asked animal lovers to donate to Allie's care online.
Sources used:
- Mirror: 'Puppy found tied up outside airport after it wasn't let on plane leaves people in tears'