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Sorry for the pictures, don't blame the messenger, blame United
Mar 13, 2018 9:42 PM
losguares
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Sorry for the pictures, don't blame the messenger, blame United
spacecadet103
Ok but what kind of owner lets them do this?!Get off the plane if they really wont let you have the dog elsewhere!
Zolgor
jackthesellout
I think half the reason shit like this keeps happening is that TSA & Airlines have so much power over passengers we're afraid to speak up.
SunBrolem
You make one peep on an airplane and the TSA will drag you off and incarcerate you like a criminal.
ProfDangles
I would rather miss my flight and get arrested making a scene than stuff my dog in the over head bin
Doggoarchivar
yea i think there is a lot of blame on the owner
bogsbonny
The only one going in that bin is the flight attendant, in pieces if needed.
WhoAteMyCelerySticks
What the actual fuck United!
enterusernamehere25
they really dont care as long as people keep buying from them they wont change. if you want to protest united stop buying from them
RedLanternGrodd
It's sad an inexcusable on United's part but the owners also have a responsibility to protect their pet.
notblubber
They couldn't just beat it up and drag it off the plane?
CornCobMcGee
That's Delta
NuclearMonk
No...that's only for the Economy Basic fare. I think the owner paid for standard economy...so just the pet gets killed.
shoutuckerfatheroftheyear
You need a graduate degree for that kind of respect.
Ididnotknowthatwecouldchangethese
DidYouJustAssumeMyGerder
How barbaric. That's for humans only
CrotchRunner5000
MrAgnosticman
No fucking chill, Jesus Christ.
PainterofPuppies
That owner is just as much to blame as United. I’d never let my dogs go in an overhead compartment. Fuck both of them.
losguares
more sauce - http://abcnews.go.com/US/dog-dies-united-flight-overhead-bin-airline-confirms/story?id=53718599
Lizaderp
TL;DR, United accepts responsibility, animals should NEVER be in the overhead bin, the flight attendant wore the owner into agreeing, not
Lizaderp
stating if flight attendant or others are being held accountable though.
8PiLoT0
Its alao say a passenger says thw flight attendanr never knew there was a dog
ElroyJetsonEsq
Interesting tidbit from the end of that: DOT stats say that United has the highest rate of loss/injury/death of animals transported...
somadicouldspitfire
Yup nearly DOUBLE the rate of any competitor
Knightendae
There is no GD way that would have happened on my flight! Why the fuck didn't anyone say anything!
bunnyrut
I would have stood in the aisle shouting until management came. I would have been the one dragged off the plane even though it wasn't my dog
Knightendae
Exactly, this is one instance I would have pulled my phone out! A dog. In the overhead bin! No. I don't think so!
SunBrolem
Because if you make even one peep on an airplane the TSA with incarcerate you like a criminal.
HormonalWoman
Nah mate fuck the owner. That is not on at all. I would NEVER put my animal in the fucking over head bin!!
whotheFUCKletthedogsout
Fuck United? Fuck the family! If someone told me to put a kid in the overhead and I comply, that’s my fucking fault!
TrashPandaAddict
Username oddly relevant
Danthefork
Fuck both. There is enough blame to go around. Especially with stories of severe beatings for not listening to flight attendants.
whotheFUCKletthedogsout
Idk. It’s just so stupid. If the flight attendant told you to punch your neighbor and you did it, you’re kind of an idiot for listening.
Danthefork
Agreed. Just don't let anyone off for this one. They are both awful and shouldn't be allowed near animals.
NapoleonTrousersnakeBonaparte
Why the holy hell attendant
crash525
I woildnt have put my animal up there. What the crap is wrong with people.
LapisScarab
...Nah I'm gonna slightly blame the messenger. The story had me plenty mad without needing you to post pictures of a dead dog.
behrditz
Yep. People who do this shit are fucks using tragedy for their own ends. You dont need a fucking picture.
SmallHandsBigPenis
Thank you. I can’t stand seeing dead dogs, I know it exists, I don’t need to be further upset for no reason.
TheLoveliestBug
I fucking wish imgur would stop the abused or dead animal posts. I come here for laughs not to get heart broken every fucking time I log on
nouseforaheart
THANK YOU. Could have just posted a link with a warning, but nooooooo someone wanted upvotes.
NotSteveWozniak
GendouLovesDucklings
The real villains are the owners who took a 10 month old pug puppy on an airplane when they're KNOWN to be inbred brachycephalics.
GendouLovesDucklings
The Humane Society warns against flying with pugs, bulldogs, and Persian cats for EXACTLY this reason.
whatupmyknitters
my dog just flew united (in the pet cargo) and i read through their requirements tons of times. pretty sure they don't allow pugs at all?
LeftHandPanda
If they insisted on doing that to my dog I would just get off the flight. Fucking hell.
tinybartender
"passenger ... told ABC News that the flight attendant did not know there was a dog in the bag when she insisted it be placed overhead"
SSplat
I just bring a TSA approved dog bag on flights for my clothes.
ButchMcKenzie
/sarcasm ?
12rt2345g342563
If it happened after the door was closed you are in for some shit.
CthuluAlmighty
If it happened after the door was closed I’d sock the flight attendant before I put my dog in the overhead
TheRelevancyOfMyNameIsRelativelyIrrelevant
in all honesty, my pets are part of my family, and I would gladly create a mountain of corpses to protect my family.
smally1986
I'd force the fucken flight attendant in the overhead compartment, see how they like it.
Zephon
Don’t animals go with luggage in lower deck storage? I never been on a flight with a animal in passenger cabin
Fuzzgoat
Service animals and emotional support animals are allowed in the cabin with the owner.
SmallHandsBigPenis
You probably have and don’t realize it, I fly with my small dog, they’re treated like carry-on, but must stay in their bag. Cost extra tho
56ronie
Some domestic flights allow pets in the cabin if they are small enough.
SalsaCat
As long as they're in a small kennel that you can hold on your lap or by your feet it's allowed. According to the report that's uniteds 1/2
SalsaCat
Policy too. The flight attendant is an idiot for telling them to put the dog in there, but the family is dumb for letting them do it.
BigDaddysMeatWagon
I suppose they can't really make you do much at that point. "I'm not doing that." And conversation over.
whatupmyknitters
my gut says that, if united has taught us anything, it's that nothing is that simple when you don't want to do what they want you to do.
KillerTofu615
"let me and my dog off the plane if that's your policy, if that isn't your policy go away"
sethborder
"Federal law requires that you comply with all posted signs and instructions from the flight crew", unfortunately. :/
TheRelevancyOfMyNameIsRelativelyIrrelevant
if a law causes harm to an individual then it is not right and should not be followed.
HibiscuitsTea
So fucking arrest me. I would NEVER let someone do that to an animal.
WoefulWombat
According to other comments, this idiot woman snuck her dog onto the flight and it was only discovered after take off.
WoefulWombat
Edit: read the article. Comments are wrong. Dog was allowed onto plane initially.
Blank3arth
Actually no she paid to keep the dog with her. Keep your facts straight and don't make shit up.
WoefulWombat
I'm not "making shit up", I was just saying what other comments said.
pugglesworth
So you're bot making things up you're just quoting people who are
WoefulWombat
Hey I went back, did some research, and updated my comments. This isn't a courtroom or a newspaper.
chickadeedeedeedee
It was in a TSA approved bag!
WoefulWombat
Hey I didn't read the article, just saying what I read in other comments.
chickadeedeedeedee
So you called her an idiot? Check first man. Poor woman.
WoefulWombat
Ok I read the article, dog was not snuck on board. Still think the woman is partly to blame for allowing her dog to be put in there.
mmmerf
Okay, so that's a fail on everyone's part. But flight attendant (In this case) decided to kill the dog.
WoefulWombat
I think the flight attendant just didn't know what to do in the situation, and thought the dog would be safe/out of the way.
whatupmyknitters
which then begs the question, why wasn't the flight attendant trained in how to handle carry-on pets in the cabin?
WoefulWombat
Becuase United is known for it's exemplary training of airline staff.
randomweirdness
why was the dog not in a proper dog thing? looks like the passenger tried to smuggle it on in the carry on?
ViralLola
According to the story it was but the attendent insisted that it needed to go into the overhead.
nouseforaheart
http://abcnews.go.com/US/dog-dies-united-flight-overhead-bin-airline-confirms/story?id=53718599
nouseforaheart
Upon hearing that there was a dog in the bag after the flight landed, "the flight attendant seemed frazzled and shocked," the passenger said
nouseforaheart
"She said that she did not know there was a dog in the bag and if so she never would have instructed it to be put in the bin above."
nouseforaheart
Looks like people weren't asking questions they should have
ViralLola
Considering that is clearly a pet carrier, that seems like an odd thing to miss.
jackthesellout
S/he was in a proper carrier, but I can't find a clear reason the employee made them store it in the bin.
Lizaderp
Even if there wasn't room under the seat, they'd have moved a bag from the seat to the bin.
CrestKnight
dogs are legally property, thats why. but the under carriage isn't any better. dont fly your pets people, its less than third class.
Zephon
I flew pets bunch. Across the world even. But they were always in the luggage area not in passenger cabin
bunnyrut
That's even worse!
Zephon
How do you fly a large dog in a cabin?
waitwuh
Well, Ive flown with my cat as my carry on. He didn’t really care much and mostly slept (he was with me at my feet). That scenario is okay.
bubiman
That seems to be "a proper dog thing" https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/in_cabin.aspx
randomweirdness
I meant secured somewhere for animals, i.e. not in an overhead compartment, in a proper spot on a plane for animals (if one exists)
thatonetimeidrownedyeahthatwasfun
Your answer is in the article headliner
monstrodobone
Big animals go on a pressurized basement. Small animais go under-seat in a rigid or flexible kennel (as the one on the pic)
Zephon
I never been on a plane ride with a animal in a cabin, and I been on lots of flights. They were always stored in luggage area of plane
whatupmyknitters
you may have been on a flight with animals and not realized it. sometimes i don't notice until we're disembarking.
monstrodobone
because pet + kennel have to fit UNDER the sit. this restricts a lot the types/sizes of breed that can fly in-cabin.
HibiscuitsTea
NOT ONE FUCKING PASSENGER SAID SOMETHING?? my dog or not, I would fucking say SOMETHING!!!
Zephon
Why she being the dog on the flight? Shoudlnt it of gone with luggage in basement?
providedlava
Wat planes you on that have a basement?
whatupmyknitters
smaller dogs can be brought on in the cabin.
tinybartender
"passenger ... told ABC News that the flight attendant did not know there was a dog in the bag when she insisted it be placed overhead"
WhatAreTatersPrecious
Why put United under fire again when it’s the attendant’s fault. The company isn’t going o blame this time. Though they are still shitty
Edunc12
Because they’re legally responsible for the actions of their employees.
nofunatall
It’s the company’s fault for hiring a shitty person.
Lizaderp
Because they're responsible for training their employees and grounding them if it's needed.
WhatAreTatersPrecious
Ultimately it is the employees responsibility to follow and adhere to their training and company policy.
nobodiesbusiness
How did it die tho? The overhead compartments aren’t air tight... did it just scare itself to death?
KrukeLord
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Lizaderp
I'm curious too. It would have had the same pressure under the seat.
whatupmyknitters
but better airflow
SheTurnedMeIntoANewtButIGotBetter
Probably not enough air circulation and died of oxygen deprivation
DavidBrooker
Brachycephalic dogs have serious breathing problems on the ground already. They're at risk just from flying at the best of times.
22thoroughbred
What person would let that happen??? Where's the backbone to say "Fuck NO you're not putting my dog in there"
Shikariii
Would never do this to my pet but why would a pet die in overhead? It’s not airtight or anything. It’s wrong but why did the dog die?
Demikmj
Not air tight, but also not enough air exchange.
squirrelfury
Things don't have to be airtight to suffocate.
waitwuh
Consensus is: combo of a breed with breathing problems, being cramped into a dark enclosure, & panic breathing in space with little airflow.
JediGrandMasterYoda
Only right thing to do now is to force that flight attendant into the overhead bin.
Rifneno
I like this guy's idea. Anyone got a sledgehammer in case we need help making them fit?
SunBrolem
I have a rotary saw, will that work?
CharacterNotUnlocked
this is getting savage real quick
SunBrolem
If I had been forced to kill my own dog because I was terrified of the TSA that flight attendant would be waking up in hell.
amberingo
I'm so confused. The original post said they could hear the dog crying during the flight and then it stopped midway. Who on earth wouldn't
kjb72
amberingo
immediately take the dog out if it suddenly stopped making noise?
Demikmj
My cat stops meowing part way through our drive to the vet. He just accepts his fate.
amberingo
Mine do too, but at least I'm 100% certain they can breathe properly.
providedlava
Mine didnt stop screaming for a 2 hour drive. Not one moment if peace.
rijstewafels
Who agrees with something like that, Jezus Christ poor dog, stupid owner
hotvodkalite
Yes, why did the owner not raise hell?!
brassfist
I wouldn't have gotten on the flight if that was the only place I could put my dog. Then I would have made a social media nightmare for them
subject13
In the article it stated the attendant insisted the dog go into the overhead cabin halfway through the flight.
m0therofcharizard
She should go in an overhead cabin for half flight.
subject13
For real, they would have to land the damn plane before I put anything living into the overhead cabins.
m0therofcharizard
How fucking stupid and cruel does one have to be to even suggest that.
fatgirlstakingdumps
Wait... People bring animals on planes? Is this just a US thing?
tinybartender
"passenger ... told ABC News that the flight attendant did not know there was a dog in the bag when she insisted it be placed overhead"
m0therofcharizard
Oh same. What the fuck is wrong with United.
HowMuchWoodCouldAWoodDuckDuckIfAWoodDuckCouldDuckWood
United breaks guitars. And kills dogs
TheFeralDog
They've been the worst airline for sometime now, I'll choose Delta over most domestic airlines everytime
m0therofcharizard
I'd say United is tied with Qatar for the worst.
Confu33ed
Qatar? What on earth is wrong with them?
m0therofcharizard
Well, let's see. Their employees detained me wrongfully for 24 hours, lied to me, refused to call anyone who could help me, told me to 1
seoulless
Really? I’ve had far more problems with American.
TheScaryJello
Really? I've flown American for years and never had an issue. I avoid Southwest and United.
TheFeralDog
All I know is I've flown United about 10 times issues on 9. I've flown Delta at least 20 problems twice.
SchlongReviewer
I love american
Kittenswithasteamedcoat
Yeah.... My family member would never go in an overhead bin. These stories are why I'm dead terrified of flying with my pet.
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m0therofcharizard
Are you stupid?
LordJosmar
The woman brought the dog on the plane in a TSA approved carrier, she didn’t sneak it on.
BlondieBear19
I can't find anything about that. abcnews.go.com/US/dog-dies-united-flight-overhead-bin-airline-confirms/story?id=53718599
LordJosmar
I’d check other news sources. New York Post mentions it.
WHYAREWERYELLINGAGAIN
Did you actually read anything about it? The dog was in a TSA approved bin that is designed to go under the seats.
ElloGubna
You work for Fox News?
ticklefartmagoo
Thanks Obama "Fox News"
miltownmadness
Why in the living f**k would you allow your dog to go in the overhead bin? Flight attendant is a garbage human and owner is a moron.
flyeaglesfly17
carlrove46
Owner is an absolute asshole
NauticalRimJob
If the owner said no they probably would've just gotten bitch slapped like that doctor.
Kilsim1v
Tough shit. Bigger lawsuit after they restrain me and shove my dog in there anyway
MaximusUltima
Bruises and cuts heal, dead pets don’t. Definitely know which one I’d pick.
m0therofcharizard
Agreed
OrgasmicOreos448
With that logic you could blame on the owner just as much as United for letting it happen
BlueCow7890
The owner is just a responsible
brassfist
Both parties are to blame. I wouldn't put a cheese cake in there let alone a living animal.
somadicouldspitfire
Yup!! Both are to blame.
PunishMentor
Kennel is supposed to fit under the seat and didn't. Owner messed up and then allowed their dog to be put up there
LiteralFish
The article doesn't say that. The article says it was approved by theur regulations
PunishMentor
Who would let their dog be put up there? Obviously the attendant was a moron, but the owner could've refused and left... responsible
ShiftingPattern
Kennel fit TSA regulations. If it didn't fit United done double goofed.
INeedTities
there is a special service to transfer pets, insured and all , but its quite costly people are to cheap to pay it 1/2
INeedTities
so this stuff happens on flight sometimes. Just pay 200dollar extra for the special service than you wouldn't have to cry
INeedTities
crazy though in the overhead bin, but still all the same get the special transport service and you wouldn't have to deal with these things
DontLookBackInAnger
United is really working on destroying their PR department.
IOnlyPostThatOneGorillaGif
you mean its not destroyed yet?
SteelTech
people keep flying with 'em...so....
DanFromGrimReaperGutters
They have no incentive to actually compete. There's only like what, 3 major airlines in the US so there's almost no choice when flying.
Jburli24
I'm not American, but from what you just said I count at least 2 other choices.
DanFromGrimReaperGutters
They all work together to set prices and policy specifically so they don't have to compete. They're all shitty, but united is slightly more.
thissitestealswhatcouldvebeenmyproductivity
They were the worst since well before Spirit was racing to the bottom.
wooshheeyonnn
Or increasing its budget
Drakenborn
Bought a plane ticket recently. United was +$100 cheaper and I still decided fuck that. This pretty thoroughly reinforces that choice.
notkvothethebloodless
Kinda wonder how many times they have to trump
CaffeineManic
Using trump as a verb. That could be a thing. "I stupidly fucked up big time" = "I trumped".
notkvothethebloodless
Okay gonna be totally honest that was suppose to say 'ties not 'times'. But the typo turned this into something soooo much better.
Drosophilamelanobastard
Trump already is a verb. It literally means to play a card that beats another card.
CaffeineManic
Yeah, but this is better. Besides, it's English - many words have multiple meanings.
bamcobra
Funk and Wagnall may have to revise that definition if this asshole keeps at it.
InternetLawyer
but..... trump was already a verb
CaffeineManic
Yeah, but this is better. Besides, it's English - many words have multiple meanings.
InternetLawyer
yeah, kinda like how trump was already a word with multiple meanings
akihabaracapybara
It seems to be that the flight attendant forced the family to put it in the overhead bin, and it died mid flight. I’m heartbroken.
Lizaderp
Curious, how would it have died? Pressure and temperature would have been fine. Can dogs die of anxiety?
antoonz
Must be bc it's not airtight
Skyhawk320
Snubnose dogs, like bulldogs, are notorious for having health issues relating to breathing and temperature. Planes kill them easily.
MOMOnica97
I'm willing to bet a lack of air.
1400Smegabytes
Especially with shorter nosed breeds
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Dehydration, stress, and heat, and it looks like they made them stuff it in the bin inside its carrier.
pastramionrye
Possibly overheated. Possibly lakv of oxygen (if it was a snubnose esp.
Improbabilitydrive42
A vet weighed in saying that he died from suffocation. lack of airflow in overhead compartment. esp w. that type of breed
whatupmyknitters
i heard this too
TheBentPianist
I'll get over it.
tinybartender
"passenger ... told ABC News that the flight attendant did not know there was a dog in the bag when she insisted it be placed overhead"
Lizaderp
Gonna go with bullshit since other passengers say they heard barking. Even if it were a mistake, you'd investigate barking.
HibiscuitsTea
And why the fuck did no other passenger speak up?
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Allanonshea1
Haha go choke on a dick
Painkiller1020
Akselas
DiracsDelta
ThatThingwithThatThingmightbeTheThing
HowSaucyIam
Whats wrong with you dude?
RatherRunWhenYouCantCrawl
He works for United
anitabieror6
hey, fuck you.
Finniefrogboi
hazeleyedfreak
I was gonna ask what this said but seeing other's comments I really don't want to know anymore.
IcedMyself
I need to know before i can sleep tonight
brookemonster
Seconded
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Finniefrogboi
Cute is the opposite of you, Moron.
GloriousWalrus
Forere
I missed one hell of a shitshow, huh
TapManAndTheCatch
yudertalo
damn I missed what he said
DarkSock
Hope it wasn’t a cockroach, might’ve been your relative…
Roshiro
I like my roasts a little more rare than that, but jesus....
damioc33
What did it say?
Yachts13
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TapManAndTheCatch
Basically that we’re all lame for caring that a dog died. And something like, “are you gonna cry about the bug I just stepped on, too?”
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DarkSock
LOL
DarkSock
AlrightKeepYourSecrets
You're a bit of a cunt, aren't you?
TheAvarice
Yo, what did the cunt say?
TimeRyderAndTheChronoTeens
WHAT DID THEY SAY?!