That FAA spokesperson must sniffing Jet A fuel. Doesn't anyone think anymore? No one in their right mind can imagine the fear, confusion and the real, actual safety problems if that plane encountered mild to severe turbulence and the passengers and crew had to contend with a wild, 300-400 lb unsecured live hunk of muscle and lard running loose in a passenger aircraft.
Folks, IMHO it wouldn't be very nice and probably be very dangerous. Stupid actions by both US and FAA.