After several days of worry, Roucky, who disappeared at Pointe-à-Pitre airport in Guadeloupe shortly before a flight to Paris, was finally located. Found alive but weakened and dehydrated, the dog was immediately taken into the care of a veterinarian, to the great relief of his mistress.
Guylaine finally breathes… His dog Rouckywho disappeared 6,700 kilometers from home and was about to be loaded into the hold of a plane, was found several days later. Information reported by France-Antilles.
The theft was expected to be uneventful, but it took a very bad turn for the 8-year-old quadruped. At the airport Maryse-Conde of Pointe-a-Pitrein Guadeloupe, it had been installed in its transport cage, placed in the vehicle to transport it to the plane destined for Paris.
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However, on the way, a shock would have caused the cage door to open. Roucky had taken the opportunity to flee and disappear into the bowels of the airport.
She had also contacted the BGTA (Air Transport Gendarmerie Brigade), emergency services, the municipal police, the pound, as well as volunteers and local animal protection associations.
“We got Roucky back”
“ We picked up Roucky, immediately went to the vet, a few days of rest to recover the 4 kg lost and manage dehydration », indicated the author of the publication.
“ His mistress is finally relieved, but he will have to leave again, hoping that everything will go well this time… “, she added.
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Woopets advice: How to secure a dog before a plane trip and limit the risk of running away?
An episode like that of Roucky reminds that transport to the plane – just like the flight itself – remains a risky phase for animals. A few simple precautions can greatly reduce the dangers:
- Check the transport box: it must be approved, solid, with a secure lock and closures tested before departure.
- Strengthen identification: up-to-date electronic chip, possibly a collar with medal containing contact details.
- Limit stress before the flight: get the dog used to its crate for several days to avoid panic behavior.