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Old 02-26-2012, 09:35 PM
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Default Dog lost in transit.

One of my concerns in tranporting dogs for PNP is losing control of the K9 passengers at transfer or delivery destinations. Often, particularly with young shelter rescues, they are not leash aclimated and can escape at the drop of a hat.

Unfortunately it was reported today that a dog was "lost" on the airport and sadely later reported that it was hit by a car and killed. In the same vane we won't transport dogs that are not crated in the airplane after a somewhat scary experience of a mom who was insisting to ride in the front seat. Luckily she was at least leashed and my wife was ready to calm her down.

There is more to safely transporting dogs of unknown disposition than just flying the airplane. Expect the unexpected and handle the passengers with deliberate care and caution.

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Old 02-26-2012, 11:08 PM
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Sad news and wise counsel. I'm unprepared to volunteer for the PNP missions right now, but as a life-long dog person, I appreciate those of you who do. Be safe. And thank you.

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Old 02-26-2012, 11:09 PM
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I am with you on this, Dick. I have had one dog get loose. Fortunately, the airport was fenced, and we had her puppy and were able to coax her back to us with the puppy. Just about had one get loose on my last trip, as well. It is a really bad feeling seeing the dog run off on an airport ramp. I also will not transport dogs (or any other animal) that are not in crates. I have done it once, and it worked out OK, but the risk is too great for me.
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Old 02-27-2012, 07:26 PM
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I had a small breed dog get away at the transfer point in NC about 18 months ago. The airport was fenced but I followed the dog for over an hour before someone from the local airport pancake breakfast brought out a sausage pattie for the dog. He stopped for the sausage and I was able to get him. If not the for the sausage I never would have caught him.

Tip: Have a leash for each dog and someone to hang onto it.

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Old 02-27-2012, 11:48 PM
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In a loud noise environment I would recommend a harness. I once had my K-9 slip his collar on a busy Interstate when he became spooked during a thundershower. I was very fortunate he ran back and jumped into his vehicle and not run into traffic. I never took him into a busy/noisy environment without a harness on after that. A cheap nylon harness can be had for just a few dollars and it could save your dogs life.
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Old 02-28-2012, 09:52 AM
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If you sign up as a Pilots'n Paws pilot, you can receive dog kennels (crates), collars, leashes, and harnesses. All subject to availability, and subject to your honesty about how much you will use them.

Subaru and Petmate are sponsors of Pilots'n Paws and have donated generously to our cause.
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Old 02-28-2012, 10:19 AM
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If you sign up as a Pilots'n Paws pilot, you can receive dog kennels (crates), collars, leashes, and harnesses. All subject to availability, and subject to your honesty about how much you will use them.

Subaru and Petmate are sponsors of Pilots'n Paws and have donated generously to our cause.
First off, a very sad news to hear about. As a relatively new dog owner (from rescue) it made us very sad to hear about this unfortunate accident.

Are these volunteers sought only at your local area or anywhere within US. We have transported a few cats with our RV and would like to help if I can, we are in N. CA.

My only experience with transporting dog is our own which she flies with us without any issues. But we are limited to +/- 50lb and ways to load her as our plane is a RV7A.
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Old 02-28-2012, 01:44 PM
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Are these volunteers sought only at your local area or anywhere within US. We have transported a few cats with our RV and would like to help if I can, we are in N. CA.
Look here:

http://pilotsnpaws.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=5
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Old 02-28-2012, 01:57 PM
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[quote=Bavafa;634040]Are these volunteers sought only at your local area or anywhere within US. We have transported a few cats with our RV and would like to help if I can, we are in N. CA.QUOTE]

Keep your eye on the forum. There are several PnP stories. Pete Howell got me interested by posting all his rescues and since then we have completed two RV-only missions, one from Bryan, TX, to Denver, CO, and another recent one from Bryan, TX, to Monett, MO.
There's a chance to participate in rescue flights all over the country. If you have the time and the desire, your contribution will be greatly appreciated!
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Old 02-28-2012, 02:10 PM
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Thanks for the info, I will keep an eye on both the link and this forum if I can help out in any way.
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