This is the part of the article that scares me:
Continental Airlines reported 40 animal deaths during transport in 2009, the highest number among U.S. carriers. American was second, with 28 deaths; followed in the top five by Delta Air Lines, 17 deaths; Alaska Airlines, 16; and United Airlines, 13 deaths, according to the U.S. DOT.
Yes, accidents do happen, but those numbers seem really high to me. 40 animal deaths in a year? This is obviously not a case of an irresponsible breeder putting an unhealthy dog on a plane, but is a problem on the part of the airline(s). What are they doing to make sure this NEVER happens again? Or do they really care about animals at all?
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