Comments on: Continental Airline Refuses to Fly Pitbull Puppy – VIDEO – ACTION ALERT

By: Karla Castilleja

Karla Castilleja — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:56:42 +0000

Discriminating Pitbulls because of his breed is one of the most stupid things i’ve heard! i own a 6 month old pitbull and he does have his moments of wanting to do as his please, nevertheless he is a sweet puppy and i would never change him for the world. The way a dog behaves regarless of their breed is in the way he is raised. If you show him love and affection he will give it back to you. They need to really rethink their regulations and make things fair. Any dog could be a threat regarless of its breed.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:46:05 +0000

I say, stick with Pilots N Paws! Wow…with the economy they way it is now, and so many airlines collapsing these days, I would think these idiots would change that policy! After this, maybe they will. But, then agian, I’m still not sure I would trust an airlines afraid of a pitty pup (or ANY “lick you to death” pitty) to fly my dog anywhere, no matter what the breed!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:18:20 +0000

Yup, Silvana, me too. I business travel and use Continental exclusively. They’re going to get a letter from me too.

And what they should do, is allow travlers with gobs of unused miles to donate them to animals flying as part of a rescue efforts.

By: TERRY

TERRY — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:57:46 +0000

What if he was 21 LBS and 6 months and 1 day , what a joke

By: Silvana

Silvana — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:59:58 +0000

Here is the letter I just sent:

I have been flying with Continental Airlines for more than 4 years already and due to the frequency and length of my flights, I became an ‘Elite Member’. In summary, I have been given this company several thousands of dollars in the past years.

I am writing because I just found out that you are not allowing pitbulls who weigh more than 20 lbs or are more than 6 months old giving the fact that older or bigger pitbulls will put your costumers and/or the aircraft in danger. I must say that this vague excuse is completely ridiculous, considering that your company’s decision is based on the myth that pitbulls are evils. I am quite sure that the person who signed that policy has never been close to a dog.
Owners are the ones who have pitbulls’ ears and tail docked, have them wear spike collars and who involve them in the cruelest and irrational act of dogfighting. Dogs are not aggressive by nature, they have been domesticated for more than five thousand years and are truly companions, no matter the breed.

I ask you to please eliminate this policy that only brings more fear to public and feeds the unfounded myth. I only expect from Continental Airlines to be more progressive and ethical about the policies they make.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Very respectfully,

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:58:51 +0000

This discrimination towards pit bulls has to stop. To not let a little pup fly home with its new pet parent is horrendous. I will send an email out tomorrow. I used to like Continental, but I will not fly them anymore.

Stick with pilots n paws. They don’t give a hoot what breed the dogs are. They welcome them all.

By: excalibur2009

excalibur2009 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:16:00 +0000

How utterly rediculeous : (
my letter to them:
There is no place in this society for discrimination. Your banning a 4 month old pit bill is totally ridiculous, not to mention over re actionist. Come on the hype that has been put on the freed is totally ridiculous to say the least. I mean come on this is no more than a baby, what was he going to do, eat your airplane, I mean really.
This breed of dog is no different than any other dog. They do what they are trained or forced to do and its high time that people stop being so totally stupid and insensitive about these dogs, for peat sakes.
And for your edification I have been bitten by a dog on my face, and do you know that dog was friendly until it got around its owner. What does that tell you? It’s not the dog, it’s the people. Anyway one incident did not mean that I should go off the deep end and condemn the whole breed. Just – its owner. Put the blame where the blame belongs and not on the innocent participants.
Anyway if a company can foster such unrealistic rules, I know I wouldn’t want to place me or my families safety and well being in their hands.
So I ‘m not going to be using your airline at all.
You all have a good day and you might want to go over those restrictions, I’m not the only one out here that feels like this. Thank you for your time.

By: Admin - Deanna

Admin - Deanna — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:12:11 +0000

Thanks Deb. Great organization! I’d happily pass this along but she was supposed to fly Joey out this past week. Will try to contact her anyway for future reference for transports.
D.

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:00:10 +0000

Have her contact Pilots N Paws. She could pay them instead of continental. Here is the link if you can get it to her

http://pilotsnpaws.org/