Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Sep 17th 2007, 12:27 pm
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Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Hi all
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
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Sep 17th 2007, 12:35 pm
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Oh my God, that's so sad. I'm sorry for your loss, and I hope your little boy feels better soon. (((Hugs)))
I'm sorry for your loss, and I hope your little boy feels better soon. (((Hugs)))
Sep 17th 2007, 12:40 pm
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That is terrible,so so sorry to hear that.Really dont know what to say.
Sep 17th 2007, 12:47 pm
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I'm so sorry. How devastating for all of you and especially your little boy.
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Sep 17th 2007, 12:50 pm
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Re: Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Hi all
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
Aaaahhhh that is so awful.
((((( BIG HUGS ))))))
RIP Alfie
Sep 17th 2007, 1:21 pm
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Re: Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Hi all
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
so very sorry about your sad news. it really is very traumatic on the animals all this flying about. i know we hate to leave them behind and i'm the first one to take our two with us but travelling in the hold of an aircraft is horrendous besides being so very noisy...poor little thing
Sep 17th 2007, 1:23 pm
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Re: Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Hi all
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
sending you love xxx really sorry to hear your terrible news
lots of love
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Sep 17th 2007, 1:27 pm
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So awful to hear that really very sad, blimey he was only a young dog really, as TruBrit said and she sould know, it is so very stressfull for the animals
really very sad, blimey he was only a young dog really, as TruBrit said and she sould know, it is so very stressfull for the animals
Sep 17th 2007, 1:27 pm
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Re: Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Hi all
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
I have a 9 yr old black and tan Cav...just like the one in your pic. We had 4 in the UK...1 of each colour. They are the most wonderful little companions...I would be heartbroken. Your poor little boy having to go through this ((((((HUGS)))))) for him and you.
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Sep 17th 2007, 3:29 pm
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OMG how awful!! I read a few weeks ago on BE that one airline...Virgin I think...will not transport short nosed dogs incl. Cavs.
I have a 9 yr old black and tan Cav...just like the one in your pic. We had 4 in the UK...1 of each colour. They are the most wonderful little companions...I would be heartbroken. Your poor little boy having to go through this ((((((HUGS)))))) for him and you.
I have a 9 yr old black and tan Cav...just like the one in your pic. We had 4 in the UK...1 of each colour. They are the most wonderful little companions...I would be heartbroken. Your poor little boy having to go through this ((((((HUGS)))))) for him and you.
Jerseygirl, yes you are right, although we had to fly them with singapore airlines because our other dog is a Dogue de Bordeaux and no other airline would fly him (being a mastiff with a short stout).
We had 2 cav's, our black and tan who we have lost (pictured) and another boy Jake who is a Tri Colour. We went to see the other 2 in quarantine on Saturday - it was really sad because although we wanted to see them badly, we knew it wouldn't feel right because Alfie wasn't going to be with them.
Your dogs are lovely by the way x
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Sep 17th 2007, 3:35 pm
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Aw Jo thats awful news. I know I would be devastated if anything happened to one of ours. What a shock - you must all feel like crap.
Sending lots of hugs XXX
Sending lots of hugs XXX
Sep 17th 2007, 3:38 pm
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Thanks to all of you for your kind words.
Jerseygirl, yes you are right, although we had to fly them with singapore airlines because our other dog is a Dogue de Bordeaux and no other airline would fly him (being a mastiff with a short stout).
We had 2 cav's, our black and tan who we have lost (pictured) and another boy Jake who is a Tri Colour. We went to see the other 2 in quarantine on Saturday - it was really sad because although we wanted to see them badly, we knew it wouldn't feel right because Alfie wasn't going to be with them.
Your dogs are lovely by the way x
Jo
Jerseygirl, yes you are right, although we had to fly them with singapore airlines because our other dog is a Dogue de Bordeaux and no other airline would fly him (being a mastiff with a short stout).
We had 2 cav's, our black and tan who we have lost (pictured) and another boy Jake who is a Tri Colour. We went to see the other 2 in quarantine on Saturday - it was really sad because although we wanted to see them badly, we knew it wouldn't feel right because Alfie wasn't going to be with them.
Your dogs are lovely by the way x
Jo
I'm so sorry.
Sep 17th 2007, 3:39 pm
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I am very sorry to hear that.
Sep 17th 2007, 5:25 pm
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Re: Bad news - lost our dog on flight home
Hi all
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
We have no idea why or what happened, but Alfie, one of our 2 King charles spaniels died on the flight back to the UK. Apparantly he was fine in Perth and Singapore, but they found him dead in his crate on arrival at Heathrow on Friday morning.
He was only 3 and was my little boys dog. He adored him and he has been inconsolable since we broke the news to him on Friday.
There has to be a full investigation because he was coming into quarantine here. As soon as I know what happened and why, I will let you all know, but he is in London with the ministry at the moment whilst they carry out their routine investigations and procedures.
Jo
Hope family recovers from their loss soon.x
Sep 17th 2007, 5:56 pm
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Oh lordy that is just awful!! I am so so sorry to hear about your dog.
I am now worrying sick about my little pooch. She is still in Sydney with my husband and doesnt fly till January. She is such a girlie girl and will fret like hell i just know it. Now i am frightened it will be too much for her. God, how dreadful!!
I am now worrying sick about my little pooch. She is still in Sydney with my husband and doesnt fly till January. She is such a girlie girl and will fret like hell i just know it. Now i am frightened it will be too much for her. God, how dreadful!!