Owner of Dog Abandoned at Airport Charged

Owner charged with animal neglect for abandoning dog at Iowa airport says he ‘knew someone would take her’ (msn.com)

While it’s incomprehensible to us that an animal owner would actually commit such a ridiculous act, it’s important for people to know how to react.

Fortunately, the foul weather had eased and this pup got a reprieve until airport officials finally recognized her plight — but this incident would not have had to occurred had the pup’s owner simply known what to do [whom to contact] in this instance.

Real rescue groups always have contacts in place for emergencies and simply arranging for emergency boarding of the dog would have brought a quick resolution until the pup could have been reunited with her owner.

[Even a call to RESCUERAILROAD.ORG would have resulted in rapid assistance: Available 24/7 for emergencies 888.722.7710.]

Instead, she was dumped with no guarantee she would even survive the ordeal.