Dog that accidentally ended up in Japan now back home in Kansas

[pstokely]

Source: KMBC

Irgo, the German Shepherd that accidentally ended up in Japan after a mistake at an airport is now back where he belongs in Kansas.

His family was flying from Portland, to Denver, then into Kansas City on a United flight earlier this week.

They said between flights, the dog was staying at a pet hotel in Denver, but instead of being placed on a plane to Kansas City, he was shipped all the way to Nagano, Japan.

“I just can’t even fathom how this happened,” said Kara Swindle, the dog’s owner.

Read more: http://www.kmbc.com/article/dog-that-accidentally-ended-up-in-japan-now-back-home-in-kansas/19450868

[flibbitygiblets]

1. But did he get to keep the frequent flyer miles?

[MountCleaners]

3. Exactly

He should get to fly first class the rest of his life!

[Angry Dragon]

2. he didn't even speak Japanese

[democratisphere]

4. Hope the dog was given endless sushi and sashimi on both legs of his flight!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

5. Did Irgo get free cocktails along the way?

I'm old enough to remember airlines doing that on diverted flights in the 60s. One from DFW to Louisville got diverted to Jacksonville and by the time we got home, at least half the plane was smashed.

Seriously, I can't imagine the misery that poor animal went through on that flight - two trips across the Pacific and half the U.S......

[WhoWoodaKnew]

6. I don't wanna sound mean, but airlines make mistakes.

and they'll make them again today, and tomorrow, and the next day. I'd be more surprised if I didn't read a story like this every once in awhile.

[Randomthought]

9. may have been shipping service

If the dog spent the night in a pet hotel the owners may have used a shipping service that made the mistake. Although airlines can goof up a lot.

[csziggy]

12. They confused a Great Dane for a German Shepherd!

In the original story it was made clear that the correct crate arrived in Kansas but the dog in it was not the correct one. It was a Great Dane who was supposed to go to Japan.

How do you mistake a Great Dane for a German Shepherd?

[WhoWoodaKnew]

15. you just made my point for me.

[pstokely]

17. the low wage staff at the petsafe kennel in Denver probably didn't care

they get what they pay for with low wages, or don't pay for

[petronius]

19. I've been wondering how they got a Great Dane into a crate sized for a GSD

Wouldn't it be a bit cramped? Or maybe the kennels are just a standard 'large' size?

Hope the Great Dane made it home safely, too...

[LanternWaste]

14. Who is arguing mistakes do not happen?

Who is arguing mistakes do not happen?

[WhoWoodaKnew]

16. I hope no one. Everybody here is gonna make mistakes at the jobs.

Airlines, which are nothing but people like you and me, will continue to make mistakes and stories like this will continue to make the news.

[raccoon]

7. Hey, Dorothy, looks like we're not in Kansas anymore! Nt

[Maxheader]

8. Saw this

on the channel 12 news this morning...
United seems to be having problems transporting
pets...lost a few.

[flibbitygiblets]

10. they seem to be having trouble transporting humans too

just ask that doctor they dragged off the plane, bloodied.

[yellowcanine]

11. Did he get to see the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz?

[pstokely]

18. the dog was actually supposed to go the Kansas City Missouri airport

family is moving to Wichita, KS

[ailsagirl]

13. Glad he's OK but gee whiz

what the hell happened??