4 months ago
MARYSVILLE, CA - News10 is working on a story brought to us by an upset woman who lives in Sacramento.
Dawn tried to fly a pit bull puppy on Continental Airlines to a family in Tennessee. The puppy was rescued from the shelter in Marysville.
But Continental Airlines has the following policy:
Continental Airlines will accept American Pit Bull Terrier puppies which are between 8 weeks and 6 months of age provided they do not weigh more than 20 lb (9 kg). All American Pit Bull Terriers more than 6 months old or weighing more than 20lb (9 kg) will be refused. Crossbreeds with American Pit Bull Terriers are also excluded from this embargo. This embargo is due to the danger presented to our aircraft and our customers.
Dawn asked News10: "..why a 26 pound pit bull puppy is more dangerous to fly than, say a 90 pound German Shepherd?"
She invited us to come meet "Joey" the pit bull.
See him for yourself, tonight on News10 at 5 p.m. You can also let us know, with a comment below, if you think the airline's policy is fair.
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