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PETA Sends Lily Allen Easy-to-Look-After Mechanical Pet Amid Dog Backlash
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- Lily Allen rehomed her dog Mary during COVID-19 after she destroyed her family's passports.
- The incident was revealed on Allen's podcast 'Miss Me?' where she discussed the challenges.
- PETA criticized Allen for getting rid of her dog, stressing dogs shouldn't be discarded when inconvenient.
- In response, PETA sent Allen a mechanical dog, which requires no care or commitment.
- Allen defended herself, stating Mary was rehomed with someone they knew within 24 hours.
- She emphasized her dedication to animal welfare and her history of rescuing dogs.
- Allen also faced more serious backlash, including death threats and offensive comments online.