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Lily Allen Returns Adopted Puppy After It Destroys Family Passports
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.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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