August 2017 Report

August 2017 Airline Pet Travel Report

Pet incidents for the month of June, 2017.

United Airlines

A one year-old German Shepherd Dog named Koda injured its toe nails by clawing at interior of its wooden shipping container. He was evaluated and cleared to complete his journey.

A two year-old Spanish Alano mix named Chocofan arrived deceased in Orlando, FL on a flight originating in from Newark, NJ. A necropsy confirmed the cause of death as gastric dilation volvulus and torsion (GDVT).

A seven month-old King Charles Spaniel injured itself clawing at the interior of its plastic shipping container. No corrective action was taken by the airline as the injury was self-inflicted.

Incidents by Airline

During June, 2017

Airline	Losses	Injuries	Deaths
United Airlines	0	2	1
Total	0	2	1

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Incident Details

Complete listing for June, 2017

United Airlines

Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 434 Date & Time of Incident: 06/24/2017 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Death Description of Animal: Br...

Death Dog MCO Brachycephalic Flight UA 434

June 24, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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United Airlines

Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 929 Date & Time of Incident: 06/17/2017 Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed: Ger...

Injury Dog

June 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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United Airlines

Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 1899 Date & Time of Incident: 06/29/2017 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: ...

Injury Dog Flight UA 1899

June 29, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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Quick Stats

Total Incidents 3

Losses 0

Injuries 2

Deaths 1

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Report Period June 2017

Published August 2017

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