Talking Turkey

Well this may be unpopular but it is just common sense to me. Delta is tightening restrictions for "comfort" animals. They will be requiring doctor proof that the animal is required and also proof that the animal has been trained to behave. Additionally, they will not longer be accepting turkeys, possums or snakes as comfort animals.

There other people paying for tickets that may not like, have allergies to or just are plain old freightened of said animals, plus there are hygiene and safety issues. Call me small minded but, despite the fact that I do love animals, I have no desire to spend 5 hours in tight quarters with a ferret, possum or boa constrictor.

 ps....especially the boa ;)




Delta Makes Sense

If you don't agree, let me have it ♥ but in a nice way.


Comments

  1. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)January 19, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    This is not for me. I would like to be advised that my flight is filled with possums, ferrets etc so I can make the choice to not get on that flight.

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  2. BirdieJanuary 19, 2018 at 10:47 AM

    Somebody said it out loud! Thank you. The amount of “therapy animals” has got completely out of control. Not only do I not want to share a flight I don’t want a dog jumping up on me or having my crotch sniffed by an out of control “therapy dog”. Like all service animals, there needs to be certification and proper training.

    Now everyone can hate me. 😉

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  3. My Corner of the worldJanuary 19, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    I totally agree!

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  4. anne marie in phillyJanuary 19, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    AGREED! I don't fly, so this ruling will not affect me.

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  5. John Going GentlyJanuary 19, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    I took my turkey to the vets once. He sat quietly in the passenger seat

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  6. Marie SmithJanuary 19, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    The only animals I have ever seen in carriers on aircraft are cats and tiny dogs. I didn’t realize a managerie was allowed.

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  7. MarthaJanuary 19, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    I'm with you. Service animals are trained properly and they behave well. Those animals I welcome wholeheartedly.

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  8. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 20, 2018 at 7:20 AM

    I agree. If therapy animals are legit, a doctor will certify them as necessary. Otherwise, leave them at home with the other pets.

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  9. JenniferJanuary 20, 2018 at 7:52 AM

    I absolutely agree 100%!! Real service animals are not a problem, but the ones with actual certification and training are rare and easy to spot. And there's no way a snake can be a service animal--the very idea is absurd! If someone can't live without Slimey McSlither for the duration of a short trip, perhaps they'd be better off driving. ;)

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  10. Silver in AZJanuary 20, 2018 at 9:08 AM

    Totally with you!

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  11. JeanieJanuary 22, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    Amen to that!

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  12. vaiyboraJanuary 27, 2018 at 6:45 PM

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