Jack wandered the JFK airport for two months, and was finally discovered just over two weeks ago. He was wounded, malnourished and in rough shape when he was found, despite food and water dishes being placed throughout the airport. To its credit, American Airlines hired a pet detective in an attempt to find Jack, but he proved elusive.While many people are quick to lay the blame on American Airlines, there were many factors involved in Jack’s escape and ultimate demise. The baggage carrier set his crate on top of another, and when it tipped over, the crate separated. Unless there is more to the story, it seems to me the crate should have been made a little sturdier. Also, they put out food and water, hired a professional to help locate Jack, and offered to pay his vet bills once he was found.
While it is a sad tragedy and my heart goes out to owner Karen Pascoe, I don’t think there is any blame to be laid. Sometimes terrible things happen at the fault of no one. While I am quick to hate when it comes to corporations, I think American Airlines did all they could in this situation.