Man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh airport departure curb

Police say suspect left Labrador puppy behind after being unable to board flight

Pittsburgh, PA – A Texas man is facing criminal charges after police say he abandoned a dog outside Pittsburgh International Airport when he was unable to take the animal on a flight.

Allegheny County Police said officers assigned to the airport were alerted around 5 p.m. to a dog running loose near the departures curb. With help from witnesses, officers were able to safely secure the animal, later identified as a Labrador puppy.

Investigation leads to owner, charges filed