Kathy Bean

Document ID: DOT-OST-2010-0211-0447
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Department Of Transportation
Received Date: July 18 2012, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: July 23 2012, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: June 29 2012, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: August 28 2012, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 810a14e6
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Reports by Air Carriers on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport

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Currently innocent animals are being killed in transport via airlines, as regulations now regard most animals as 'cargo'... with the exception of 'pets." In order to protect animals traveling by plane, the DOT should require airlines to report all instances of animals being killed, injured, or lost in transit—regardless of species or pet-status. The type of animal being transported should not make a difference in their safety and well-being. They are ALL LIVING BEINGS that deserve humane protection, and regulations to ensure their safe-being. I support the expansion of DOT reporting requirement to non-pet dogs and cats. I want the DOT to extend these crucial reporting requirements to all animals, not just pets, and I believe that extended reporting requirements are necessary to inform consumers about the risks of air travel, allowing people to make informed decisions about transporting animals safely. Thank you for taking action for animals on airplanes! Your compassion is truly appreciated. It's the right thing to do. Best regards, Kathy Bean