Florida woman drowns dog after denied boarding

A Florida woman was arrested after drowning her dog at the airport. Alison Agatha Lawrence, 57, was at Orlando International Airport on December 16 when she was told she did not have the proper paperwork to take her miniature schnauzer, Tywinn, on the plane. Frustrated, Lawrence allegedly committed a shocking act. Police say she drowned her dog in a women's bathroom and left its body in the trash. A janitor discovered the dog after noticing water and dog food on the floor. Surveillance footage showed Lawrence leaving the restroom about 20 minutes later without her pet. After the incident, Lawrence traveled to Bogota, Colombia, and then to Ecuador. Investigators identified the dog through a microchip. A necropsy confirmed that the cause of death was drowning. Lawrence was arrested on March 19 for aggravated animal abuse, a third-degree felony. She has since been released on $5,000 bail. Neighbors were shocked by the news, having seen her walking her dog frequently before. Many expressed their anger and sadness online, calling for strict punishment for her actions. Most airlines allow small pets to travel with their owners in the cabin, but specific rules must be followed, including health certificates and reservations.