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Pet Travel Incident Details

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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