Originally Posted by
Jaimito Cartero
I'm not a fan of pitbulls at all, but if DL lost their dog, no matter what type, they need to do more. Pets are like family members, you pay a reasonable amount for transport, and you should be insured that they are taking care of your pooch.
I have seen large dogs, strong breeds break out of kennels (just like the one pictured) at a shelter I volunteered at many years ago.
DL should put a policy in place not to accept Pits or other aggressive breeds. I feel sorry for this guy and I hope he is reunited with his dog. This guy was moving, so I understand the need to transport his loving pet. The article does not say where the dog broke out of its crate. Was it on the ramp at LAX, air cargo, on the plane? I guess it was at LAX, since that is where they are looking.
Perhaps DL is not telling the whole story. Perhaps a ramp agent opened the crate door to give water or to pet fido - and the dog took off. We will never know, but I do know dogs can get out of these carriers.
I understand people have to transport animals, but I have seen people checking in Fido to go on vacation for a week and check the pet as cargo. A cargo bin is pitch black, noisy and cold. This is not the case this time, as he was moving. If not moving, get a pet sitter or find a kennel - don't torture your pet!
Zip ties are your best friend with this type of kennel.