Lily Allen faces backlash after revealing why she returned her adopted dog to the shelter. The ‘Smile’ singer, who resides in New York with her husband David Harbour of Stranger Things fame and her two daughters, shared the story on her podcast, Miss Me?.
Allen explained that the family had adopted a dog but had to return it to the shelter after an incident, sparking public disapproval. The 39-year-old stated, “We actually did adopt a dog, but it ate my passport, so I took her back to the home.”
The dog’s actions caused significant problems for Allen, as eating the passports prevented her and her children from travelling back to the UK to visit her daughters’ father. “She ate all three of our passports, which had our visas in them,” Allen continued. “I can’t describe how much it cost to replace everything during Covid—it was a logistical nightmare.”
I’ve hated Lily Allen for a while, this confirms it.
The evil bitch got a puppy for views on social media. She then returned her dog to the home because it chewed up her passport, which she had left out.
She then brags about this on a recent podcast. pic.twitter.com/WXE4v6tTbC
— Queen Natalie (@TheNorfolkLion) August 22, 2024
Allen elaborated, “The father of my children lives in England. I couldn’t take them to see their dad for four or five months because this dog had eaten the passports.” She added that the ordeal made it impossible to look at the dog, which she said had “ruined [her] life”.
Defending her decision, Allen described the dog as “very badly behaved” and mentioned that the passports were not the only things the dog had destroyed. “I tried very hard with her, but it just didn’t work out, and the passports were the final straw,” she said.
Allen and Harbour had adopted a puppy named Mary from a New York shelter, believed to have been adopted in 2021. They even created an Instagram page for the dog, but posts ceased shortly after, according to The Independent. The Daily Mail suggested Mary was the dog in question, though Allen did not specify.
Following her revelations, people criticised Allen for returning her dog. One Twitter user remarked, “Lily Allen is all that’s wrong with the world. Got a puppy, used it for Instagram likes, and then sent it back because it chewed up her passports.”
Another added, “Lily Allen is an irresponsible pet owner. Instead of securing family documents, she blames the dog and gets rid of it.”
Others shared their own stories of mishaps with their dogs, emphasising that such incidents didn’t lead them to give up their pets. One person recounted, “My dog Jake once ate gig tickets for a Chris Cornell solo show. Did we get rid of him? No. He’s the best and not responsible for his actions. B*llocks to Lily Allen.”
UNILAD has contacted Allen’s representatives for comment.
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- Yahoo News NZ reports that Lily Allen gained confidence by leaving her music career behind to focus on her children, believing it helped them grow into well-rounded individuals.(read more)
- US Magazine reports that Lily Allen returned an adopted puppy after it destroyed her and her children’s passports, causing significant logistical issues and emotional distress.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Why did Lily Allen return her adopted dog to the shelter?
The dog ate their passports, causing significant travel issues and costs.
Who does Lily Allen live with in New York?
She lives with her husband David Harbour and her two daughters.
What did Lily Allen say about the dog’s behavior?
She described the dog as ‘very badly behaved’ and mentioned other destructive incidents.
What incident caused Lily Allen to return the dog?
The dog ate all three of their passports, including visas.
How did people react to Lily Allen returning her dog?
Many criticized her, calling her an irresponsible pet owner.