Throughout my work in animal welfare, I have seen many cases of abandonment, each one more heartbreaking than the last.
People often have excuses for leaving their pets behind, but none of them ever justify such an act.
There is never a valid reason to abandon a dog without food, water, or shelter, especially when help is available through shelters and rescues that exist for exactly that purpose.
Leaving a dog behind simply because they could not board a plane is especially cruel. That is exactly what happened at an airport in Iowa, and now, the person responsible is facing serious consequences.
Stranded At The Airport
This story might sound like something from a movie, but for a pup named Stella, it was all too real.
Much like the character in The Terminal, Stella found herself stu

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