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Paula and Maia were traveling to Dominican Republic to California on what was supposed to be an epic journey
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“They told me very kindly, ‘We’re so sorry but you don’t meet the requirements to enter the U.S., you’ve been denied entry, and you need to be sent back home to Santo Domingo,’” Paula shared in aninterview. “They told me, ‘You’re going to have to sleep in a detention center and your dog can’t come with you’” the worst words a stressed owner could hear.
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After a long and stressful night, Paula was prepared to board her flight back to Dominican Republic on a Saturday morning. Much to her distress, her dog wasn’t there and the airlines didn’t have any answers.
As soon as she landed in Dominican Republic, she started making calls only to hear that Delta still doesn’t have any updates on Maia’s whereabouts. Paula wasn’t going to give up so she started posting online with a hashtag/whereismaia.
Unfortunately, Paula was denied entry and had to spend the night in detention center – without her dog
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Andrew Gobeil, senior director of communications for Atlanta Airport said that the operations teams conduct runaway and airfield inspections everyday. “At this time they have not encountered the dog, but will continue to remain vigilant should she appear. If she is seen, ATL’s staff will attempt to capture her and return her to the airline and her owner.” Hopefully, that will happen very soon.
Next morning when she was about to board the plane, Delta informed her that the dog is missing
As soon as she landed, she started making calls, looking for Maia. Delta told her she broke out of the kennel and is missing
Paula posted social media plea, hoping to be reunited with her beloved dog
This heart-breaking incident highlights the troubles pet owners face when traveling with them. Perhaps, this will be a strong push toward changing airline policies and allow pets travel in the cabin with their owners who could ensure their safety and comfort?
Paula’s determination to find Maia shows deep bond humans and animals share – they not just furry creatures, they are family who mean the world to their owners. We hope that very soon we will be providing you with a happy update of Maia and Paula reunited. In the meantime, keep them in your thoughts.
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