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United Airlines bans transport of certain breeds of dogs
Foxnews.com ^ | March 29, 2012 | By Julie DeVito

Posted on 03/29/2012 8:22:45 AM PDT by US Navy Vet

The friendly skies of United Airlines have just gotten a little less friendly for some four-legged creatures.

This month, much to disappointment of some pet owners, United Airlines confirmed its adoption of the Continental Airlines PetSafe program as the merger of the two carriers became official.

The PetSafe program, which had been in place for several years under Continental, is considered the best in the airline industry and has won an Award for Excellence from the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association.

But not all are happy with United's policy that bans nine dog breeds on planes it considers “dangerous”. Breeds, or mixes that have reached either 6 months of age or 20 pounds that are prohibited are: Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers Presa Canario, Perro de Presa Canario, Dogo Argentino, Cane Corso, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa (or Tosa Ken) and Ca de Bou.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: dogs; unitedairlines
Looks like it's a good thing Michelle "My Bell" has Air Force 1.
1 posted on 03/29/2012 8:22:48 AM PDT by US Navy Vet
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To: US Navy Vet
What am I supposed to do now?


2 posted on 03/29/2012 8:26:28 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: US Navy Vet
These dogs are considered unsafe but it was Muzzies that have brought down several planes and killed thousands. Where is the outrage?
3 posted on 03/29/2012 8:27:10 AM PDT by vetvetdoug
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To: US Navy Vet

Nothing in the notice banning Wookies.


4 posted on 03/29/2012 8:27:21 AM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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But not all are happy with United's policy that bans nine dog breeds on planes it considers “dangerous”.

Who proof reads this drivel? Is it the dogs or the planes that are considered dangerous? No wonder the news media is held in such high esteem./sarc

5 posted on 03/29/2012 8:31:29 AM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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on planes it considers “dangerous”.

The media is saying the airline wants to be careful about things. Wouldn't want to get bitten by one of them...


6 posted on 03/29/2012 8:39:02 AM PDT by C210N (Mitt "Severe Etch-a-Sketch" Romney is the front-runner? Seriously??)
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To: Puppage

Roflol


7 posted on 03/29/2012 8:46:49 AM PDT by RnMomof7
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To: US Navy Vet

If I were a dog I would be shouting “that’s racist.”


8 posted on 03/29/2012 8:51:45 AM PDT by killermosquito (Buffalo, Detroit (and eventually France) is what you get when liberalism runs its course.)
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To: US Navy Vet
Quiz: Which mammal depicted below is permitted to fly on United Airlines?


9 posted on 03/29/2012 8:54:57 AM PDT by twister881
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But not all are happy with United's policy that bans nine dog breeds on planes it considers “dangerous”

So which of its planes does United consider "dangerous"?

(they quit teaching English in journalism schools a long, long time ago)
10 posted on 03/29/2012 8:56:04 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Puppage
Helen Thomas' Latin name = Canis liberalis familiaris
11 posted on 03/29/2012 8:57:27 AM PDT by twister881
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To: Don Corleone
Is it the dogs or the planes that are considered dangerous?

I don't know what the deal is with the back half of this list; but, I remember reading an article about the number of dogs that die during transport and most of the breeds were those with the pushed in nose type of skull. The thinking seemed to be that they had breathing problems once they hit altitude.

There may also be a problem with biting, perhaps some of the people handling the crates had been biten by these dogs. Don't know; but, some dogs are more predisposed to dying in flight than others and it does seem to have a connection with the construction of their snouts which affect their breathing.

12 posted on 03/29/2012 9:47:28 AM PDT by LibertarianLiz
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To: US Navy Vet

I can understand not allowing dogs to fly in the passenger cabin. They already are limited by size since the dog & carrier must fit beneath the seat. Most flights also limit the number of dogs that can be booked in the cabin. But what good does it do to limit the type of dog flying in the pressurized cargo hold? A properly crated dog is perfectly safe there.

Seems like just another “overkill” regulation.


13 posted on 03/29/2012 9:50:28 AM PDT by Tallguy (It's all 'Fun and Games' until somebody loses an eye!)
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More than likely the airlines are wanting to get out of transporting dogs all-together. They start with the “dangerous breeds” because they can feign a safety issue that really doesn’t exist.

Many dogs die each year when flights get delayed and the dog crate is left on the tarmac with the other luggage in the summer heat. I know a lot of people that travel to dog shows so you hear these kinds of anecdotes every year.

With all the other delays associated with flying these days, dogs dying of heat prostration is probably getting to be a bigger problem for the airline industry.


14 posted on 03/29/2012 9:57:10 AM PDT by Tallguy (It's all 'Fun and Games' until somebody loses an eye!)
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