The recent flight from L.A. to NYC that got Mrs. Recently, two different content creators brought their Great Danes onto a cruise ship, falsely identifying them as service animals. Pietra Luccas, a fashionista from San Francisco took to the road with her 140-pound Great Dane, Charlie. On the other hand, Gabriel Bogner had his service animal Darwin with him. Darwin weighed in at 140 pounds. Great Danes are magnificent dogs, loyal as they are gigantic in stature. They may be as large as 32 inches tall at the shoulder, and some males weigh up to 175 pounds.
The incident on that Airbus triggered varying reactions from other passengers. Charlie and Darwin weren’t the problem, but people questioned their legitimacy as service animals. Color photograph of a Great Dane named Gus This breed of dog is legally recognized as a service animal. Watchdog groups and others have questioned the need for such massive dogs on flights.
Pietra Luccas has made waves on social media, including an Instagram video that went viral with close to 46 million views. As praiseworthy as her advocacy efforts are, her decision to bring Charlie onto the plane with her hasn’t been free from backlash. One thing is certain, critics are quickly raising their voices on social media. They argue that she and Bogner are taking advantage of accommodations intended for folks with actual disabilities.
A flight attendant reportedly commented on the situation, saying, “Well, hello! I’ve been hearing about this guy,” referring to Bogner and Darwin’s presence on the flight. This comment illustrates the appreciation of both players as they both try to embrace their influencer side and manage their image in public through this drama.
Gabriel Bogner, who lives with Crohn’s disease, uses Darwin as an emotional service animal to help him cope. Regardless of this legitimate need, he has been criticized for introducing such a large breed on an airplane. Some passengers voiced their frustrations online, stating:
“The absolute narcissism of the day. People exploiting [accommodations made] for the truly disabled, claiming ‘hidden disabilities’ like stress, anxiety and claustrophobia to justify imposing on EVERYONE else in the world to bring their pets with them everywhere pets are not supposed to be.” – An outraged hater
Another user added, “I can’t stand that!!! She doesn’t even need it, not a service dog.” These comments speak to a larger, growing frustration among travelers concerned about the misuse of service animal policies.
Luccas and Bogner’s indie music hustle is currently riding a wave of viral fame fueled by their electric social media presence and shareable aesthetic. When allowed in public spaces, their Great Danes spark ongoing conversations about what constitutes a service animal and the responsibility of pet owners.
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