January 2017 Airline Pet Travel Report

The January, 2017 Airline Pet Travel Report contains pet incidents for the month of November, 2016.

American Airlines
A Rottweiler named Snuppy arrived in duress at St Thomas, USVI. The Station Manager located the owner and reported the incident. Snuppy was taken to a local veterinary. No additional information was provided.

SkyWest Airlines
An Italian Greyhound named Murphy was injured when bags fell on kennel breaking it. Murphy received minor abrasions on neck. No additional information was provided.

United Airlines
A Bull Terrier arrived in San Francisco, CA with with injuries to face and paws. The self-inflicted injuries occurred when pet attempted to chew through its metal kennel. A 12 week-old Sphynx kitten arrived deceased in Houston, Tx from San Francisco, CA. The cause of death was listed as 'active pulmonary edema'.

Pet Travel Incidents by Airline during November, 2016.
Airline Losses Injuries Deaths
American Airlines 0 0 1
SkyWest 0 1 0
United Airlines 0 1 1
Total 0 2 2

See all incidents included in the January, 2017 report.

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Source: January 2017 Air Travel Consumer Report.