Airline: Alaska Airlines
Incident Date: Nov 24, 2021
Report Date: January 2022
Incident Type: Injury
Animal: Dog
Brachycephalic: No Definition
Animal Age: Not reported
Flight Number: 73
Originating Airport: SIT (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez)
Destination Airport: ANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl)
Reporting Airport: ANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl)
Report:
Carrier: Alaska Airlines
Flight Number: 73
Date & Time of Incident: 11/24/2021
Type of Incident: Injury
Description of Animal: Breed: Australian Shepherd
Animal Name: Reese
Description of Incident: Upon opening cargo pit door at arrival, it was discovered that the dog had chewed through the side of kennel. Dog appeared to have minor injuries to mouth, tongue & teeth. Owner declined our help with vet treatment and said they would take the dog to the vet on their own.
Cause of Incident: Guest advised that she had given dog a sedative prior to travel because dog does not travel well. The sedative did not appear to work for the dog.
Corrective Action Taken:
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