Report Details

Description of animal (including name): Domestic short hair cat named Tippy

Identification of the owner(s) and/or guardian of the animal: Redacted

Narrative description of incident: Cat was being transferred from a Phoenix through Seattle to Anchorage. Cat escaped from its kennel in Phoenix. It was caught and placed back in its kennel after reinforcing the kennel. While in holding area in Seattle, the cat escaped again.

Narrative description of the cause of the incident: Cat was placed in an insufficient kennel and it escaped.

Narrative description of any corrective action taken in response to the incident: Local station management worked with the Port of Seattle by setting traps to catch the cat. Attempted for approximately 2 weeks, but were unsuccessful. Reminder sent out to all stations clarifying what makes a kennel secure for transport.