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Tx2Stepn · 05-18-2010, 01:25 PM

John Travolta's pet dogs have reportedly been killed in an airport accident.

The actor, who has a 10-year-old daughter Ella with wife Kelly Preston, was having his plane serviced at Bangor International Airport, in Maine, US, and asked an airport employee to take the animals for a walk, only for tragedy to strike.

A statement from the city said: "An airplane carrying members of the John Travolta family landed at BIA. While there, two small dogs were taken for a walk by someone who is not a family member. An airport service pickup truck was approaching the airplane to service the airplane and did not see the dogs. Unfortunately, the dogs were struck and killed. The airport is investigating the accident. Out of respect for the family's privacy the city will make no further comment."

Airport Director Rebecca Hupp offered sympathy to the family.

She told the Bangor Daily News newspaper: "The airport takes safety very seriously. Many flights come and go without incidents. Clearly, this is an unfortunate accident. Our deepest sympathies are with the family."

It is unclear whether the dogs were on leashes or not, or whether charges are to be filed against the unnamed employee.

Paul Bloch, a publicist for the Old Dogs star, said he was unaware of the incident but would look into it.

-TVNZ

OlivesMommy · 05-18-2010, 01:37 PM

Oh my goodness! That's so sad

I feel so horrible for the Travoltas... They've had so much to deal with

mojo · 05-18-2010, 05:20 PM

Did you guys see they are expecting?

spodeeodee · 05-19-2010, 08:03 AM

Our condolences to the Travolta family. We recently lost one of our dogs and they are truly members of the family and will always be missed.

Lou · 05-19-2010, 08:38 AM

I felt so bad for this family when I heard this news. From everything I have read John T. is a really nice guy. He sure has faced a lot of tragedy in his life. His first real love died didn't she?

Does anyone know what breed the dogs were?

BanditSocks2 · 05-19-2010, 04:52 PM

That's so awful, especially with everything they have had to deal with recently. I was just wondering if you guys were thinking they were probably off leash? Or has anyone had a close call like that while their pups were on-leash?

Britster · 05-19-2010, 05:24 PM

So, so sad.

Maybe it was a retractable leash?

Also, I just heard John and Kelly are expecting a new baby!

cataholic · 05-19-2010, 07:48 PM

That is really awful! I did not hear they were expecting. At least they have some good news in their lives.

crb · 05-20-2010, 05:49 AM

Oh my gosh, how horrible. So sad.

Mom to Hot Rod · 05-20-2010, 07:43 AM

I didn't hear about the dogs but did hear that they are expecting. Very sad.

Miley's mom · 05-20-2010, 08:37 AM

How sad

..........I do agree J.Travolta & Family have had very difficult times, they have lost their son to a tragic accident some time back ....I'm sure this new baby will bring a lot of happiness to their hearts...praying for beautiful things for them..they truly deserve it.
They recently posted the news of the upcoming addition on his website
Travolta.com - The Official Website

yorkielady06 · 05-20-2010, 09:38 AM

How tragic for that family. He has lost so much and still he holds his head up high. Sending prayers and tears for the loss.
Prayers also for the coming new addition.

mjharpst · 05-21-2010, 09:48 AM

What an awful accident... how devastating! Glad to hear that they have some good news in their lives...

spiritwings1202 · 05-21-2010, 09:54 AM

So sad. I just love John Travolta and I can't imagine how they must be feeling. I think they have had enough sadness dealing with their Sons death and now this. Heart breaking.

bailie · 05-23-2010, 01:57 AM

terrible for the family, sending thoughts and prayers to them

05-18-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
Tx2Stepn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TX Posts: 488	John Travolta's pet dogs killed John Travolta's pet dogs have reportedly been killed in an airport accident. The actor, who has a 10-year-old daughter Ella with wife Kelly Preston, was having his plane serviced at Bangor International Airport, in Maine, US, and asked an airport employee to take the animals for a walk, only for tragedy to strike. A statement from the city said: "An airplane carrying members of the John Travolta family landed at BIA. While there, two small dogs were taken for a walk by someone who is not a family member. An airport service pickup truck was approaching the airplane to service the airplane and did not see the dogs. Unfortunately, the dogs were struck and killed. The airport is investigating the accident. Out of respect for the family's privacy the city will make no further comment." Airport Director Rebecca Hupp offered sympathy to the family. She told the Bangor Daily News newspaper: "The airport takes safety very seriously. Many flights come and go without incidents. Clearly, this is an unfortunate accident. Our deepest sympathies are with the family." It is unclear whether the dogs were on leashes or not, or whether charges are to be filed against the unnamed employee. Paul Bloch, a publicist for the Old Dogs star, said he was unaware of the incident but would look into it. -TVNZ __________________ Sonja Tx2Stepn Yorkies He's Alive And We're Forgiven! Bare Escentuals Addicts

05-18-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
OlivesMommy and Treasure, too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunrise, FL, USA Posts: 960	Oh my goodness! That's so sad I feel so horrible for the Travoltas... They've had so much to deal with __________________ Suzy 's Olive ღhttp://www.dogster.com/dogs/1131150ღ

05-18-2010, 05:20 PM	#3
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05-19-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
spodeeodee YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 9	How sad Our condolences to the Travolta family. We recently lost one of our dogs and they are truly members of the family and will always be missed.

05-19-2010, 08:38 AM	#5
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I felt so bad for this family when I heard this news. From everything I have read John T. is a really nice guy. He sure has faced a lot of tragedy in his life. His first real love died didn't she? Does anyone know what breed the dogs were? __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

05-19-2010, 04:52 PM	#6
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	That's so awful, especially with everything they have had to deal with recently. I was just wondering if you guys were thinking they were probably off leash? Or has anyone had a close call like that while their pups were on-leash?

05-19-2010, 05:24 PM	#7
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	So, so sad. Maybe it was a retractable leash? Also, I just heard John and Kelly are expecting a new baby! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-19-2010, 07:48 PM	#8
cataholic Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 1,322	That is really awful! I did not hear they were expecting. At least they have some good news in their lives. __________________ Tina, Momma to Fritzel, Darla, Kasey, Max, Blackie, : http://www.dogster.com/dogs/463494 Member of The Crazy ClubMember of The Little Gentlemen's Club

05-20-2010, 05:49 AM	#9
crb Luvin' 6 Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bryan/College Station, TX Posts: 1,606	Oh my gosh, how horrible. So sad.

05-20-2010, 07:43 AM	#10
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I didn't hear about the dogs but did hear that they are expecting. Very sad. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

05-20-2010, 08:37 AM	#11
Miley's mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 647	How sad..........I do agree J.Travolta & Family have had very difficult times, they have lost their son to a tragic accident some time back ....I'm sure this new baby will bring a lot of happiness to their hearts...praying for beautiful things for them..they truly deserve it. They recently posted the news of the upcoming addition on his website Travolta.com - The Official Website

05-20-2010, 09:38 AM	#12
yorkielady06 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Up North Posts: 808	How tragic for that family. He has lost so much and still he holds his head up high. Sending prayers and tears for the loss. Prayers also for the coming new addition.

05-21-2010, 09:48 AM	#13
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	What an awful accident... how devastating! Glad to hear that they have some good news in their lives... __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

05-21-2010, 09:54 AM	#14
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	So sad. I just love John Travolta and I can't imagine how they must be feeling. I think they have had enough sadness dealing with their Sons death and now this. Heart breaking. __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

05-23-2010, 01:57 AM	#15
bailie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern ireland Posts: 947	terrible for the family, sending thoughts and prayers to them __________________ my beautiful sole mates,, beau,sonny,gino,frazer R.I.P my fallen angel bailie 97-2012