Report Details

INCIDENT #1: CO Flight #1190 Boston - Newark Dog - Bulldog / 4 years old May 7, 2007 Male / Name: “Brutus”

Owner/Guardian REDACTED

Narrative Description: Description of the Incident: The dog was traveling from Boston to Fort Lauderdale but upon arrival into Newark after the short flight from Boston, the animal was lying in his crate deceased.

Description of the Cause of the Incident: There was no apparent cause for this animal’s death. All procedures had been followed, temperatures were cool and the dog died after being in Continental’s care for only a very short period.

The customer consented to a necropsy which stated that “on gross physical examination, Brutus appeared normal. On internal examination, Brutus’ lungs appeared somewhat abnormal with some areas air filled and some areas collapsed. Brutus’ heart wall appeared thickened.” “Diagnosis - Myocardium exhibiting localized peripheral fibrosis.” Apparent cause of death was a heart attack but the veterinarian could not determine the reason for the heart condition.

Description of any corrective action taken: None. The animal’s death was not transit-related, and upon investigation all procedures were followed.