OTTAWA - Jann Arden says she was kicked out of a Via Rail train "in the middle of nowhere" because she brought her tiny dog, Midi, on board.
The singer-songwriter says she was left in Oshawa, Ont. and had to rent a car to get to Ottawa where she was to perform at the National Arts Centre Sunday night.
VIA says on its website that pets, with the exception of guide dogs, are not allowed in passenger cars.
They must travel in the baggage car, which means aboard trains that offer checked baggage service.
The outspoken artist complained about the incident on Twitter, writing "VIA--Rail you guys suck...a four pound dog in a bag and you boot me off in the middle of nowhere? Nice...."
Via tweeted back saying it was sorry for the "unfortunate situation," and said their staff should have flagged it before the train left the station.
