Dog Bound for Tennessee Sent to Saudi Arabia, Spent 60 Hours in Cage

A black Labrador mix named Bluebell spent more than 60 hours in a cage after being sent to Saudi Arabia rather than her new home in Tennessee, according to the pup’s owners.

A black Labrador mix named Bluebell spent more than 60 hours in a cage after being sent to Saudi Arabia rather than her new home in Tennessee, according to the pup’s owners.

Madison and James Miller told NPR they did everything right when they made arrangements to move overseas from London to Nashville in November. The couple paid more than $2,000 to British Airways affiliate IAG Cargo to transport Bluebell.

Madison arrived in her hometown of Nashville a day before her husband and dog were due to prepare home for the arrival of the 5-year-old rescue pet. But when the flight Bluebell was supposed to be on showed-up without her, the Millers learned their dog was accidentally shipped to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

After three long-haul flights and more that two days, Bluebell made it back to the U.S., worse for wear. The Millers claim they’ve spent $10,000 on therapy and medication for the traumatized dog, whom they say has become destructive due to prolonged separation anxiety.

“We don’t know if she’ll ever be the same,” James told NPR. “It’s breaking our hearts.”

IAG Cargo reportedly admitted to the company’s error. A company spokesperson says Bluebell was given water in flight and allowed “to stretch her legs, and receive refreshments prior to her onward journey home” once reaching London-Heathrow Animal Reception Centre.

The company has said it’s working with the Miller’s to rectify the situation.

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