At first , employee said dog went missing when the canine went outside . Then they found it in a field and called animal control to get help with finding owner. The worker has been fired , veterinarian Patrick Sexton said . Originally the worker said he let the dog out to go to the bathroom and the dog went missing , Sexton said . Louisiana Tech says dog was a `` symbol of the spirit '' of the school .
At first , employee said dog went missing when the canine went outside . Then they found it in a field and called animal control to get help with finding owner. The worker has been fired , veterinarian Patrick Sexton said . Louisiana Tech says dog was a `` symbol of the spirit '' of the school .