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Kristin Chenoweth calls out American Airlines for abuse of herself and pup
Published: 2/1/2013 10:43 AM
Last Modified: 2/1/2013 10:43 AM

Host Kristin Chenoweth lifts up her dog "Maddie" for a kiss at the Hero Dog Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in this Oct. 6 file photo. The event honored America's most courageous canines. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Diminutive Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth is angry in a very big way.

The Broken Arrow native recently went off on American Airlines after a gate employee refused to let her board with her pint-size pup, Madeline.

Multiple sources report that an American Airlines agent rose her voice to Chenoweth and became “abusive” to the artist. The airline also admits it wrongly told her that Chenoweth didn’t have the proper paperwork to fly with the dog.

Celebrity gossip site TMZ reported that the dog is a service dog, which isn’t exactly accurate.

Once Chenoweth’s complaints went viral online, the airline apologized.

Chenoweth said she has a medical need for the dog to be with her, and tweeted, “Maddie ... is an emotional support animal.”

“We have been in touch with Ms. Chenoweth to offer our apologies for the misunderstanding. We refunded the ($125) cabin pet charge as soon as we realized the mistake. We hope she will consider flying American again in the future,” read a statement released by the company.

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TBL (2 weeks ago)

Seriously??? Kristen, the clock is at 14:57….Better enjoy it while you can.

6744309 (2 weeks ago)

Is so hard being rich and famous...

Dadzilla (2 weeks ago)

Aren't all pet "emotional support animals"???

If she paid the cabin pet charge, then AA was in the wrong...
...but, this girl needs to get a grip on reality.

Norm7824 (2 weeks ago)

I think she is abusing the dog in the photo

HOGRIDER (2 weeks ago)

It must have happend when she hit her head.

Chakrabongse (2 weeks ago)

I have to have two emotional support dogs; Butch, my Great Dane, and clyde, my Saint Bernard. It's nice to know I can take them on a plane for free!

Mar (2 weeks ago)

She has been around the high and mighty celebrities too long, their dramatic, narcissism and self-importance has rubbed off on her.

Emotional support animal.....ha ha ha My little 8 lb. dog is my friend and companion, but I don't consider her my emotional animal support where she has to be with me at all times. People are getting so nutty.

Danomite Dandy Dan (2 weeks ago)

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LIKE this story.
Can she head to Africa and feed the hungry
lions.

Ric (2 weeks ago)

Her mouth is closed in a photo, finally!
I wonder when she was hit in head if it sounded like a bell tolling...

baldeagle (2 weeks ago)

I like Kristin.

Chakrabongse (2 weeks ago)

I like her too, on the screen, I don't know about in person. Either way she IS cute.

SoonerToo (2 weeks ago)

My dog and cats are emotional support too, especially when one awakens me at 3:00 am. They are needing my emotional support and food. Poor Kristin ... Let's all just take a "moment" over this one.

MikeinTulsa (2 weeks ago)

Way to miss the point of the story people. Ms. Chenoweth had the proper paperwork for the dog to fly with her no matter what the reason is. American Airlines has admitted they were the one's who screwed up.

wrker (2 weeks ago)

American Airlines does not consider this type of need for service animal a disability but a "disorder" and is not protected under the American disabilities act and therefore deny and require you to kennel and pay to fly dog. Most times the dog ends up flying with luggage in a non tempature controlled environment. Speaking from personal experience. Judge a you will but American is very non dog friendly and had terrible record of losing / killing dogs. Fly contrnial they roll out red carpart for the service dogs

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