Bulldog Dies On Delta Flight

A sad story comes over the Craigslistwire, where a poster says a 19 month old English Bulldog died on a Delta flight Wednesday night. They posted photos of the dog, postmortem, and say the NY ASPCA refuses to get involved, claiming it's a civil matter and they don't handle airport deaths. The dog was found dead, allegedly having froze to death, after the plane landed at JFK airport.

Last month another puppy froze to death on a flight bound for the same airport. There are temperature restrictions "to ensure animals are not exposed to extreme heat or cold in the animal holding areas, terminal facilities, when moving the animals between terminal and aircraft or on an aircraft"—so why does this keep happening? We've contacted the APSCA as well as Delta for comment, and will update when we hear back.

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By Jen Carlson in News on February 19, 2010 11:35 AM

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alexnolan

Cargo holds are no place for dogs. Especially Bulldogs that have extra skin in their throats, short noses and cannot breathe in extreme temps. If you must fly and cannot take the dog on board try Pet airways. They fly just pets with attendants that are with them and walk them between flights.

He could have frozen to death or been slammed with other luggage on takeoff or landing. The blood from the nose is suspicious. More like a head injury or pressure.

www.petairways.com.

There are also many rescue groups that do cross country trips. Generally for rescues but if it prevented a pet from entering the shelter system many will help you relocate your furry friend.

And to the owner: My apologies for your loss. I suggest you contact Animal Legal Defense fund for advice.

lmc

necropsy confirms suffocation delta airline will pay me .50 per pound on my dog!

ridgeside

I sympathize with you, you shouldn't beat yourself up, the airline should have the same conditions for animals as it does for passengers, hopefully this tragedy will stop incidents like this in the future.

lmc

OK for one I am the owner of this bulldog! for two I don't know how this information came here or who has this info.We are awaiting necropsy reports to find out what has happened as far as the airline, They have already told media the dog had a pre existing problem.....imagine that.....well do tell when results are inn! to the commenter's about flying, well.. states on there own website (Delta cargo)animals are flown in temp controlled and pressure controlled areas and this is the first and last time I have or will ship! this same airline froze another poor victim just last month but if i only knew........Believe you me........I have put enough guilt on myself doing this to our poor son/companion shipping that is, I wish i wasn't mis uninformed by the airline..........I will live with this the rest of my life the day i had to identify my beloved baby.

nycgurl

Would you really put your best friend/child/family member in a cage to be carried in the cargo hold of a plane? Just so you won't be lonely on vacation or are too cheap to spring for a dog sitter or drive. Real pet lovers!

lmc

the dog was being shipped to his new home!...and i was assured it was extremely safe!.......I have enough guilt as I opened the crate door and saw blood coming out of his mouth from his frost bitten tongue!

cucarachita

fact is, you shouldn't put a dog in the hold no matter what. If you must, you better investigate and make sure that airline has temperature control in the hold. From what I understand, some do and some don't.

I've transported a small dog in the hold about five times on transatlantic flights, and once, when delays were predicted, I had to fight for the right to bring the dog (in his carrying case) on board, because it was about 95 degrees, and I knew the dog would overheat waiting for take-off. I was ready to get on another flight if necessary.

It's a risk every time, you may as well understand that before booking your dog into the hold. Anything can happen. Some breeds are known to have breathing problems or be susceptible to heart attacks. Only a very healthy and naturally hardy dog should be transported in the hold.

ridgeside

I'm sure letter writing is very low on the priority list, and as I told you yesterday, I have already commented where my farm is located , if you want to know so bad you will have to find it,out of you, your cronies, and my family's safety, I will never give you an exact address, you are nothing more than a bunch of terrorists, which is why you are hounding me for my address. My property is open for anyone except for people with harmful intentions.

ridgeside

Here is where all you peta activist could actually do some good. There is a obvious problem and a obvious solution. Problem- dogs freezing to death at 30,000 feet. Solution start a letter writing campaign and lobby the airlines to create a climate controlled hold, to house traveling pets. Problem solved, but I'm sure their just going to pick up their grim reaper and KKK costumes from the dry cleaners and disrupt airports.

FelixtheCat & Christine Quinn'

have to visited Peta site, they have many action alerts (including letter campaigns). Also you won't disclose your dairy farm because you don't want people to see the truth.

robingee

JetPaws!

Heather D

PLEASE people, stop flying on & supporting irresponsible airlines that put animals in the cargo area. There are airlines which will transport your best friend in much more humane ways.

Amanda Harletsch

People in general like to push boundaries, yet assholes like to see how far they can get away with doing the wrong stuff.

I bet there is more than "accidental" negligence here.

When are we going to punish assholes with fines, that is the AIRLINE should pay for not being able to supervise their services to live creatures properly.

Hope the owners get retribution in civil court!

Pachinko

Heartbreaking. Sue the airline $440 million like Michael Mineo is suing to the city.

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dude, who gives a shit about all these people. a much cuter creature lost its life...

rasputinsghost

dogs are cuter than dead, actual humans

FelixtheCat & Christine Quinn'

http://www.thirdamendment.com/animals.html

please check this site before traveling with your pet and here is an airline which I haven't use but will when I do travel in the future.

http://www.companionair.com/

echo

They made another post saying: why are we idiots!? The airline said it would be safe. They lied!

Ummm... well, you believed them. That's why you are idiots. They want to charge you a fee! Why would you put your pet through the stress of flying anyway? Whether the pet survives or not, don't do it!! Too many pets die this way every year. Why take that chance. They are fools! Leave the ASPCA alone. Sounds to me like they just want to point fingers. I know that happens when people get upset, but it's time to realize and apologize.

FelixtheCat & Christine Quinn'

agreed, ASPCA doesn't have anything to do with this. They need to sue the airlines, unfortunately animals have no rights and are deemed property so the most that they will received is the "price" of the dog. Shame, but I hope that they would turn this experience into a positive one and seek legislation changes. Hold airlines accountable and prohibits companion pets in cargo.