Lily Allen faced severe backlash after revealing on her podcast 'Miss Me?' that she returned her adopted dog, Mary, to a shelter because the dog destroyed her family's passports and visas, causing significant disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics, including PETA, condemned Allen's decision, accusing her of treating pets as disposable and failing to properly train the dog. Allen defended her actions by explaining the logistical nightmare and financial burden of replacing the documents, as well as the emotional strain of being unable to take her children to visit their father in the UK. Despite the controversy, Allen and her husband David Harbour are considering adopting another dog. The incident has ignited a broader debate about pet ownership responsibilities and the ethical treatment of animals.