Lost dog in ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
There is currently a lost dog at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
As of August 18,2023, Maia, a female black & white mix dog is still missing.
You can read the full story with pictures of Maia from Atlanta News First and View From The Wing
We hope that Maia is found soon and is returned to her owner safe and sound.
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