PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A lady accused of abandoning her canine on the Pittsburgh International Airport whereas she boarded a flight to a resort in Mexico appeared in entrance of a choose on Monday.
Allison Lyn Gaiser of Kittanning waived her preliminary listening to, in accordance with court docket paperwork. She’s going through a misdemeanor rely of animal cruelty, together with abstract violations of animal cruelty, animal neglect and abandoning a canine inside the state.
Allegheny County police mentioned they have been known as to assist round 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 4 after a dog was found unattended in a stroller close to the doorway to the airport’s short-term car parking zone.
Police mentioned the canine didn’t have a collar, however officers have been capable of finding a microchip. Police mentioned they weren’t capable of make contact with the proprietor, later recognized as Gaiser, however realized she boarded a flight to a resort vacation spot.
According to investigators, airline officers advised Gaiser the canine wanted to be placed in a crate with the intention to fly. Police mentioned Gaiser initially tried to get a boarding cross for the animal as an “emotional assist animal,” however was advised she would want the right service.
That’s when police mentioned Gaiser deserted the canine close to short-term parking in a child stroller and bought on a flight.
Police have mentioned the canine is doing effectively and is being fostered. Animal Friends has mentioned it was “inundated” by folks in the neighborhood and even throughout the nation providing to undertake the canine after listening to about his story however the end result of the case will decide the place he goes.
Both Animal Friends and county police mentioned there are many different animals on the lookout for loving properties.
A proper arraignment for Gaiser is scheduled for Dec. 1.