Overview

• 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.