A 7-year-old dog was abandoned by its owner at the Pittsburgh airport in the US. Photo: Facebook/Allegheny County PD
A dog was found abandoned at the airport Pittsburgh After the owner was told she could not travel without the animal in a cage, officials said.
‘Don’t leave your pets behind!’ In a Facebook post titled, the Allegheny County Police Department indicated that the agency was notified of a 7-year-old French bulldog abandoned in a baby carriage at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The dog was not collared, police said. “They were able to locate the animal’s microchip, but attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful,” the post continued.
According to the police report, a flight attendant told the dog’s owner that she wanted her pet on the plane. In a pet cage.
“Investigation revealed that on short notice the owner left the dog near the parking lot and proceeded to board the plane,” the statement said. Officials expect the mayor to file animal abandonment charges against the owner.
Local media reported that the dog is being cared for by the organization Animal friends. The Pittsburgh-based shelter released the following statement regarding the animal’s abandonment at the airport: “As this case is under active investigation, we are unfortunately unable to comment on the details of this case or the dog’s condition at this time.”
“Friends SPCA police officers are investigating the case and reviewing possible charges. The dog will be placed on hold and Friends for Animals is happy to provide the dog with the necessary treatment and supportive care until this case is resolved,” the statement read. came to an end.
