British singer Lily Allen recently revealed on her podcast, *Miss Her?*, that she had to return a puppy she adopted after it destroyed her and her family’s passports.

The dog, named Mary, had been adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but its behaviour became too much for Allen to handle after it chewed up not only her passport but also those of her two daughters, Ethel, 12, and Marnie, 11.

Allen, who shares her daughters with her ex-husband Sam Cooper, explained that the damage to the passports caused significant issues due to the pandemic-related restrictions at the time.

In addition to the passports, the dog had eaten the family’s visas, which made the situation even more challenging.

Allen noted that replacing the documents cost her a substantial amount of money and created logistical problems, especially since her daughters’ father resides in the UK, while Allen lives in New York with her current husband, actor David Harbour.

The singer shared that because of the situation, her children were unable to visit their father in England for several months.

She expressed her frustration with the dog, saying that after the incident, she couldn’t bear to keep the puppy. “It was an absolute logistical nightmare,” Allen said, adding, “I just couldn’t look at her anymore — she had ruined my life.”

Aside from the passport mishap, the singer also mentioned that Mary was generally a difficult dog to manage, with bad behaviour that ultimately led Allen to make the tough decision to return her to the shelter.

She explained that although she had tried her best to train and accommodate the puppy, the destruction of the passports was the final straw.

Despite this experience, Allen revealed that she and her husband, Harbour, are still contemplating adopting another dog, though they have yet to decide.

However, her remarks have sparked a response from animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The charity wrote an open letter to Allen, urging her to reconsider adopting another pet.

PETA emphasized that dogs should not be treated as disposable items, advising that they require commitment and care, even when they exhibit challenging behaviour.

They encouraged Allen to approach pet ownership with more caution in the future, noting that animals are not accessories to be discarded when inconvenient.

As the story continues to gain attention, it highlights the challenges and responsibilities of pet ownership, particularly when animals require extra care and patience.

Allen’s experience underscores the importance of understanding the long-term commitment involved in adopting a pet, especially during uncertain times like the pandemic.