United Airlines Mistakenly Sends Dog to Japan

Kara Swindle and her family made the decision to move from Oregon to Kansas. After their flight with United, they went to pick up their dog, Irgo, form a cargo facility. When they got there, they didn't find their german shepherd; instead they found a great dane that was supposed to be shipped to Japan. Officials from the flight have confirmed that the dogs had been mixed up. The Swindle's dog had been flown to Japan instead of Kansas. The family has been assured that their dog will be checked by a vet and put on the next flight to Kansas. Swindle worries because Irgo is suffering from an ear infection. She's also concerned that the 10 year-old canine might not survive the flight back. Click here to learn more.

How would you feel if it were your dog that got shipped to Japan?

How do you think the dog was cared for in the days it spent away from its family?

I would be really upset if my dog was flown to a completely different country. I would also worry about the health of the dog because he's older and has an ear infection. I think the airline company would do what it could to care for the dogs. I would hope they were put in a nice kennel place and given love and attention.

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  • Good job overallI I do think you could have commented a few more times.

  • If it was my dog that was shipped to Japan, I would be very concerned for my dog and worried about him making it back safely. I hope that if my dog was shipped to Japan instead of where I was, I would really hope they are taking care of the dog to the best of their abilities and give it the attention it needs.

  • I wouldn't like that they did that, but it would be interesting story to tell you family. I think that they didn't realize it so they probably eventually did but not at first, the dog was probably scared.

  • I would be really upset that the screwed up so bad that my dog got mixed up with another dog and was shipped to a different country. I would hope that they treated the dog good but you can never really know

  • I would be extremely upset and worried if I found out my dog had been sent to another country. It would escpeially make me worry more if it was an older dog, such as this one. I assume the airline is doing everything they can to take care of the dog .

  • I would not be happy if my dog was flown to Japan instead of Kansas, especially since the dog had an ear infection and was fairly old. However, the people in Japan probably gave the dog special care and made sure it was comfortable, safe, and had plenty of attention. Hopefully the dog was treated the same way that it would be in the United States, if not better. 

  • I would be very upset and miss my dog. I would also be extremely worried because in Japan, they might care for dogs in a manner unlike our own, and my poor puppy would be very confused. The dog was probably kept in a kennel and given bathroom breaks every once in a while. 

  • I would be mad and annoyed that they got it mixed up, I would also be worried if my dog had an ear infection or other. I hope they took good care of the dog, since the dog must be really scared. 

  • I would be very mad and scared. I would be wondering how this could happen!?!? Also worried if they'd pass the vet exam. I think the dog was treated well because the people  that mixe him up were scared of what the owner might do. 

  • 1. I would be freaking out and scared that my dog got shipped to a different country when they were supposed to be with me. I would be scared that something could happen to my dog and I would be devastated if something did. 

    2. I feel as though they treated the dog nicely and cared for the dog like it was theirs. I would be dying to get my dog back to me

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