Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Drowning Dog at Orlando Airport

Alison Agatha Lawrence, charged with felony animal cruelty, allegedly killed her dog after being denied boarding for lack of proper paperwork.

Alison Agatha Lawrence, 57, was arrested on March 18, 2025, in Clermont, Florida, following a months-long investigation by Orlando Police.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2024, when an airport employee discovered a dead dog in a restroom at Orlando International Airport.
Lawrence allegedly drowned her dog after being told she lacked the necessary paperwork to bring the animal on her flight.
She has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a third-degree felony, and was released on the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.
The case has spurred public outrage and is being used by State Senator Tom Leek to advocate for stricter animal cruelty laws in Florida.