Airline: Alaska Airlines
Incident Date: Aug 26, 2021
Report Date: October 2021
Incident Type: Injury
Animal: Dog
Brachycephalic: Yes Definition
Animal Age: Not reported
Flight Number: 940
Originating Airport: SEA (Seattle-Tacoma Intl)
Destination Airport: PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl)
Reporting Airport: DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth International)
Report:
Carrier: Alaska Airlines
Flight Number: 940
Date & Time of Incident: 08/26/2021
Type of Incident: Injury
Description of Animal: Breed: Affenpinscher
Animal Name: Wilson
Description of Incident: Injuries to all 4 pads on paws.
Cause of Incident: Dog was left in pet elevator in DFW. When agent discovered the dog, they opened the kennel door to give the dog water. The dog bolted from the kennel and ran loose on the ramp. The dog was recovered and taken to the vet.
Corrective Action Taken: Do not open kennel unless it is safe and the area is secured.
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