A woman took an inhumane step to avoid missing her flight at Orlando International Airport. She arrived with her miniature schnauzer, Tywinn, but lacked the proper travel documents. When informed that her pet could not board without the necessary paperwork, she made a choice that shocked witnesses and officials alike, ABC News reports.

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A woman drowned her dog at an airport to avoid missing her flight.

Incident at Orlando Airport

Surveillance footage reveals that Alison Agatha Lawrence spent nearly 15 minutes at the ticket counter discussing her situation with a Latam Airlines representative. The video shows her entering a nearby bathroom with her dog, then reemerging without Tywinn, leaving behind signs of a struggle. As WWLTV reports, a janitor later discovered the dog’s body discarded in a trash bag along with its accessories. The necropsy confirmed the cause of death as drowning.

The drastic decision to leave her pet behind—and the subsequent disposal of the animal—sparked outrage among airport staff and animal welfare advocates. One airport employee described the distressing scene to ABC7: a woman was seen on her knees, attempting to clean up water and dog food from a bathroom stall before the tragedy unfolded.

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The incident occurred at Orlando International Airport.

Eyewitness Accounts and Evidence

Eyewitness accounts add a layer of horror to the event. A cleaning staffer, who prefers to remain anonymous, recalled the unsettling discovery. The employee found not only the dog’s lifeless body but also its travel bag, collar, and other personal items in a trash container. As AP News reports, surveillance cameras documented the woman’s movements from the counter to the bathroom and then through security before boarding an international flight bound for Bogotá, Colombia, and later Ecuador.

Officials noted that the dog was identified by its microchip, confirming its identity and age. Tywinn was a 9-year-old companion, a detail that deepens the tragedy for those who value the human–animal bond.

Continuing Investigation

Records show that after the incident, the suspect boarded her flight without her pet. She traveled first to Bogotá and then to Ecuador, evading local legal action. The international element complicates the investigation and may delay justice for Tywinn.

Officials have stated their determination to address animal cruelty with full legal force.

“This act was intentional and resulted in a cruel and unnecessary death of the animal,” reads the arrest affidavit, as ABC News reports.

The community now watches closely as the legal process unfolds. Every detail is under scrutiny, and the hope remains that measures will be taken to prevent such a tragedy from recurring. Animal rescue advocates stress the importance of compassion and proper planning, urging all pet owners to ensure their travel documents are in order well in advance.