Delta Lost Rescued Dog Enroute To Furever Home

stoppingby

New Member
Where's Paco? Josiah doesn't know, his girlfriend doesn't know, someone at Delta might know. After all, Delta was supposed to load Josiah's new dog on the same plane that Josiah got on. Paco didn't land with them. Frantic, Josiah called around desperately before being told that Paco was safe and sound, being taken care of by Delta employees, who would put him on the next flight out. Paco wasn't on that one either. More harried calls and Delta told Josiah Paco had "escaped" and the best they could do is refund his $200.00 pet transportation fee, but only as a "credit" for future Delta travel. That doesn't do Josiah any good, as he's vowed to never fly Delta again. Here's his story, and more adorable/sad puppy pictures:

Entire Dog Lost, Delta Offers $200 Credit - The Consumerist

SIGN THE PETITON TELLING DELTA TO SEARCH FOR THE DOG
Tell Delta Airlines to PLEASE FIND Paco! - The Petition Site
 

libertytyranny

Dream Stealer
I bet they didn't lose him. He probably died. Esp if they put him in the hold..it isn't safe. Next time rent a car Josiah :(
 

stoppingby

New Member
He was safely loaded onto the conveyor and then moved to a vehicle and to the plane. It was at that point he became nervous and moving violently in the crate and then the crate fell from the vehicle and the door opened and he escaped. He'd run across the tarmac but the crew that was dispatched couldn't retrieve him. One man almost caught him and the dog tried to bite him and kept running and went through a fenced area into a neighborhood. They'd spent up to three hours searching. There's flyers being placed around announcing a reward.
 

stoppingby

New Member
HERE'S ANOTHER ONE FROM LAST WEEK!!

Darlan Erlandson
May 8th, 2010 at 10:55 am · Reply
I feel badly for Josiah and his girlfriend. I have my own Delta story, and it happened last Wednesday. We purchased a German Shepherd from a reputable breeder in Anchorage. (We live in Michigan) We were so eager to meet our new 9mo old shepherd. The breeder family took her to the Anchorage Airport on Wed. morning bright and early and he even PUT THE KENNEL into the van that was going straight to the jet. I tracked her airbill number all day, leaving Anchorage, arriving in Minneapolis, getting her final flight details in Minneapolis and onboard for the remaining 2 hrs. of her flight. THEN, I RECEIVED “THE CALL” from Delta IN ANCHORAGE. She had never left the tarmac. She was set aside someplace with another dog that was being shipped by someone else (100 pound dog-that’s all we know) plus our dog. I felt so badly for BOTH dogs, then called Animal Control in Anchorage who were not compassionate at all. Then we called APHIS (Animal Plant and Inspection Service) here in the U.S. that is currently investiating the incident. The gal from Delta in Anchorage was very nice (the dog was misplaced for 12 hrs.!!!) and the dog would be shipped on the next flight the next day. So, THE BREEDER FAMILY WENT AND PICKED HER UP AT ANCHORAGE. Delta offered to board her (NO WAY!!). These reputable German Shepherd breeders kindly went and got her at the airport and we tried the next day…successfully with the dog arriving her in good shape the following day. I wish we could all get together with our experiences and make a different. Poor Paco. I hope the dog is located and finds it way back to Josiah.

My heart sank when I read their story, when just last Wed. Delta told us that this NEVER happened, isolated incidence…blah, blah, blah….


Delta Airlines lost Josiah’s Dog « For the Love of the Dog
 

TurboK9

New Member
A little tip...

If you ever have to fly your dog unaccompanied... pay a little extra to fly them as "cargo". Normally they go as "baggage". Yes, there is a BIG difference. For one, 'cargo' on a plane is in a more controlled environment. Baggage is in the... trunk, if you will.

I've been flying dogs for a long long time... to and from competitions, etc... and never had a problem.

Of course, I go NW airlines whenever I can, or US Airways... They have been awesome to us and even let me fly my Dobies in the cabin :) shhhh don't tell ;)
 
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jp2854

Guest
A little tip...

If you ever have to fly your dog unaccompanied... pay a little extra to fly them as "cargo". Normally they go as "baggage". Yes, there is a BIG difference. For one, 'cargo' on a plane is in a more controlled environment. Baggage is in the... trunk, if you will.

I've been flying dogs for a long long time... to and from competitions, etc... and never had a problem.

Of course, I go NW airlines whenever I can, or US Airways... They have been awesome to us and even let me fly my Dobies in the cabin :) shhhh don't tell ;)

do they get a seat since they are such big dogs and won't fit under the seat infront of you?
 

itsbob

I bowl overhand
He was safely loaded onto the conveyor and then moved to a vehicle and to the plane. It was at that point he became nervous and moving violently in the crate and then the crate fell from the vehicle and the door opened and he escaped. He'd run across the tarmac but the crew that was dispatched couldn't retrieve him. One man almost caught him and the dog tried to bite him and kept running and went through a fenced area into a neighborhood. They'd spent up to three hours searching. There's flyers being placed around announcing a reward.

They didn't sedate the dog before sticking him in a box and putting him in a VERY strange environment??

Why is all the blame on Delta?
 

Cowgirl

Well-Known Member
They didn't sedate the dog before sticking him in a box and putting him in a VERY strange environment??

Why is all the blame on Delta?

You should speak to your vet about plans to bring your dog along when you air travel. Air travel can be frightening for your dog, but using a sedative is not recommended. While it may seem as though a sedative would help your dog travel quietly and safely, the opposite is true.

When you travel with dogs, they are usually crated and placed in the cargo hold. The combination of high altitude and the sedative's effect on your dog's heart and respiration can cause cardiac problems or breathing difficulties. Many pets are unused to the effects of sedatives and may become disoriented and at risk of injury.

Link
 

TurboK9

New Member
do they get a seat since they are such big dogs and won't fit under the seat infront of you?

They always gave us an empty bulkhead row when they could. Otherwise, if the plane was crowded, they sit between the legs with there front end in your lap. :) Dobermans curl up small when they want to, too :).

The best part was going through the metal detector at the airport post 9/11, have to sit the dog, remove leash, collar, etc so doggie is nekked, then walk through the detector, then wait for signal, and call the dog to you. You get evil looks from the security handlers when their dog is going ballistic at the dog sitting nicely at the metal detector all by his lonesome, LOL. Control your dog, airport cop!!! Hee hee!

I had a pilot THANK me for bringing my Dobe in the cabin... 02/01, flew to Texas... he said it was the safest he'd felt in months :).
 

TurboK9

New Member
He was safely loaded onto the conveyor and then moved to a vehicle and to the plane. It was at that point he became nervous and moving violently in the crate and then the crate fell from the vehicle and the door opened and he escaped. He'd run across the tarmac but the crew that was dispatched couldn't retrieve him. One man almost caught him and the dog tried to bite him and kept running and went through a fenced area into a neighborhood. They'd spent up to three hours searching. There's flyers being placed around announcing a reward.

Was it an airline approved crate, and was it properly assembled?? You can hammer the poo out of my crates, and they don't open unless they are supposed to... But if you don't use all the screws on the two halves, and tighten them down, the crate can 'wrack' and the door can pop.
 

ICit

Jam out with ur clam out
A little tip...

If you ever have to fly your dog unaccompanied... pay a little extra to fly them as "cargo". Normally they go as "baggage". Yes, there is a BIG difference. For one, 'cargo' on a plane is in a more controlled environment. Baggage is in the... trunk, if you will.

I've been flying dogs for a long long time... to and from competitions, etc... and never had a problem.

Of course, I go NW airlines whenever I can, or US Airways... They have been awesome to us and even let me fly my Dobies in the cabin :) shhhh don't tell ;)
you are right... some will let them fly in cabin... BUT NOT ALL LARGE DOGS. (lets get that straight! manners is the KEY)

My dogs are able to fly in cabin :yay: SAR dogs!! (but not sure if I would put everyone thru a whole flight of drool!)
 

yknotpoms

SOMD POM MOM
Well I have seen a correctly secured PetMate Vari Kennel (100) be pop'd open by a dog, so it can be done. However, that is why most airlines make you Zip Tie the door closed at least on the opening side. Zip Ties are quick to cut if needed and they keep dogs secure.

I have shipped Delta, Continintal, American, and now looking at Air Canada. So far my only complaint was with Delta who took my dog out the crate on the tarmak because she thought she was cold. All I could think was what if she had jumped out of your arms and ran. I just took my baby and got home.

Was it an airline approved crate, and was it properly assembled?? You can hammer the poo out of my crates, and they don't open unless they are supposed to... But if you don't use all the screws on the two halves, and tighten them down, the crate can 'wrack' and the door can pop.
 

stoppingby

New Member
Delta had told Josiah's Mexico City contacts that they were going to put flyers out but there's no flyers seen in the neighborhood. It has to be questioned if they meant in the airport is where they'd place them. If they'd said it would be the neighborhood, if they didn't, then they're liars as many are thinking of them right now. Paco has been spotted 3 times by different people but at that time the people were unaware he was being searched for. There's more flyers being put up and hopefully they find him soon.
 

stoppingby

New Member
Was it an airline approved crate, and was it properly assembled?? You can hammer the poo out of my crates, and they don't open unless they are supposed to... But if you don't use all the screws on the two halves, and tighten them down, the crate can 'wrack' and the door can pop.

All I know is the vet told them that the kennel was large enough for the dog to lay down, turn, stand, that routine. You would naturally assume the kennel was airline approved. Since I wasn't there to see it, I can't say it was properly assembled but I'd assume it was or they'd mentioned that aspect. All they said was Delta supervisors let them sign a waiver in event of injury of the dog being in the kennel because Delta tried to say it wasn't large enough. (Not for injury to fall off the mobile vehicle on the tarmac.)

It was when Paco heard the planes on the tarmac that they said he began moving violently inside and the kennel fell off the truck onto the ground and the door opened and out he ran... The cargo on the truck should've been secured to prevent falling. Especially with live animals subjecct to movement. They've since put out a National Alert in Mexico regarding the handling of the animal cargo.
 
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