UnitedAirlines

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

For those of us always asking the question: Should I fly my puppy? this is the reason I would never do it. I understand that it doesn't happen a high percentage of the time but I say why risk your puppy or dog in the percentage that does.

Very sad and the way it was handled is unforgivable.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/21/supermodel-maggie-rizer-un...

[Lynne of Fountain Falls]

Jennifer and Jack, what airlines was that that gave such good care.  Id like to know.

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

This is so sad. Why can't they just admit their mistakes and apologize. I'm sure everyone that fly their dogs know the risks.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Lisa, Great minds think alike. I just came on DK to post this same story. I know we had a heated discussion not long ago and the person that posted that discussion thought those of us who said we would never fly our dogs and felt it was unsafe were a bunch of naysayers and alarmists. (my words) I would never fly my dog anywhere. I don't care how many dogs fly safely, I am not taking the chance with mine.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I'm a no fly dog zone too and that's why I took a boat and drove hundreds of miles (23hour) round trip for Riley.  I just couldn't take the risk.  One loss is too many IMO.  What a truly terrible thing to happen to that dog.  My new breeder states that she won't ship puppies and that all prospective owners have to visit.  

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I agree sometimes it is necessary and thank goodness to the ones who had to that your babies got to you safe and sound. I chose a breeder close so I didn't have to think about that. My sister flew her 14 month old pup from Arizona to Michigan, he was a mess when he got there...so scared and it took days for him to be himself again.

I have to admit though I DO NOT fly. If we can't drive we don't go. And now that we have Daisy it's even more don't go-s. We did find out however on our recent trip to WI that Daisy is an excellent traveler, we were so proud. My idea of a dream trip is a 5th wheel pick up and a trailer behind. 3 more years DONNA be prepared to see an OH license plate in that park nearby.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Stories like this one are the reason that Webber and I drove from East to West coast and back.  There is no way I would put him in the hold of an airline, even if it was non-stop.  It's just too scary and too many dogs die.  it just isn't worth it.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I know many people do have their dogs flown to them without incident, but I firmly prefer to pick up my dog myself. 

[Bonnie and Kona]

OMD 
This has made me sick to my stomach. I am guilty of having a dog shipped twice in my life time. Never ever again. So sad! 

[Donna K & Quincy]

Quincy was flown to us but at that time I was much less wiser than I am now( I didn't have DK then). I don't think I would be willing to take that risk now, which means that unless a doodle that is already in Newfoundland needs a new home Quincy will remain an only child. Of course Lisa could always bring me one when she comes to visit in her new RV,unless I talk DH into an RV myself. 

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

:-)

[Jennifer]

Awful, horrible... makes me so angry!!!!!!!! My heart breaks for the poor dog and the owners. It disgusts me to read how the airline handled this.