Boston couple’s dog eats passport days before wedding in Italy

“My canine ate my passport” in all probability gained’t fly at customs.

An engaged Boston couple’s wedding ceremony ceremony is in jeopardy after their canine chewed up the person’s passport — lower than two weeks earlier than they’re because of be married in Italy.

Donato Frattaroli, of South Boston, told WCVB that he and his fiance had gone to metropolis corridor to fill out their marriage types on Thursday, simply days forward of their scheduled Aug. 31 ceremony.

After they returned to their house hours later, they discovered their mischievous year-and-a-half-old golden retriever, Chickie, had eaten by means of a number of pages of Frattoroli’s passport.

The couple is now scrambling to get a alternative and asking native officers for assist.

“I’m just a bit pressured,” Frattaroli informed the outlet. “Fortunately, Congressman (Stephen) Lynch’s workplace and Sen. (Ed) Markey’s workplace have been tremendous responsive. They’ve been in contact, at the least with me and the State Division, to attempt to expedite issues and get a brand new passport. Preserve my fingers crossed and, hopefully, the whole lot will work itself out.”

The pair are scheduled to fly to Italy this Friday.

The groom-to-be stated if he can’t safe a passport earlier than the flight, he’ll keep at house whereas his fiance and their wedding ceremony company go to Italy with out him.

If he nonetheless can’t get a passport in time for the marriage, he stated he’ll simply meet the marriage occasion once they return to the US.