A sneaky Chihuahua made it all the way to LaGuardia Airport in its owner's luggage -- only to have the trip spoiled by the Transportation Security Administration.
Airport security found the dog inside a checked bag at LaGuardia International Airport, and safely returned it to its owner, according to TSA spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein.
#TSA reunited this Chihuahua with its owner after officers found the pup inside this checked suitcase at #LGA. pic.twitter.com/iM28mTn65c— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) March 6, 2015
Farbstein said the chihuahua's presence in the checked bag came as a surprise to the owner.
@moneyries The dog climbed in. Owner had no idea. Was shocked when we told her we had her dog.— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) March 6, 2015
"The dog climbed in," Farbstein said. "[The owner] was shocked when we told her we had her dog."
Dog owners won't find that explanation surprising, though, if their furry friend has the same affinity for turning a suitcase into a bed.
My dog can sense a packed suitcase within a 5 mile radius #readyjustincase pic.twitter.com/QWqEKEoHGg— Julia Boserup (@juliaboserup) February 8, 2015
Funny, I don't remember packing a dog in my suitcase...? #AubieDog pic.twitter.com/YciTXuTtQZ— Courtney Barber (@courtlyb) February 22, 2015
The Chihuahua may have been sneaky, but who can blame it for trying to escape this never-ending New York winter.