He is deeply committed to promoting... Nicholas Vincent is a passionate environmentalist and freelance writer. Read more about Nicholas Vincent Read MoreItaly is about to make history for animal lovers. Next week, the country’s first commercial flight permitting large and medium-sized dogs to travel in the cabin alongside their guardians will take off, according to Wanted in Rome. He also highlighted new penalties against abandoning animals on roadsides and proposed allowing ministry employees to bring their dogs to work. Advocates say the move is both compassionate and forward-thinking, reflecting how deeply pets are valued as family.