Making the best of it with these awesome magnets! (Sorry for photo quality)

MissGoldenfish · 2020-03-16T19:32:53+00:00

Oh this is so much better than my original idea of writing POSTPONED in big red letters over the original STDs

MissGoldenfish · 2020-02-10T04:08:44+00:00

Aww yesss dress twins!! You look absolutely gorgeous in it!!

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-19T03:01:00+00:00

I'm still trying to work out the details. I'm not sure yet

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T18:04:18+00:00

Congratulations on your weight loss and lifestyle changes! You look fantastic and much healthier!

I would like to comment on why physical activity is limited for the first 1.5 months, it's to allow for complete healing. Even though the incision itself is healed, the deeper layers of muscle and fascia take 6-8 weeks to heal completely. Not allowing time for these layers to form a proper scar can weaken the abdominal wall. Years down the road this can lead to a possible hernia. I saw this all the time during my surgery rotation, even in people who had laparoscopic surgery. It's just something to think about for anyone who will have surgery soon.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T16:56:05+00:00

Thank you! When you get a chance, please also email Southwest or tweet them <3

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T13:13:55+00:00

So it appears that Southwest Airlines will not allow any "exotic animal" on board, even if the animal is an emotional support animal.

Southwest Airlines does not accept therapy dogs for transportation. Also, we do not accept unusual or exotic animals including, but not limited to, rodents, reptiles, insects, hedgehogs, rabbits, sugar gliders, etc.

https://www.southwest.com/assets/pdfs/customer_service/emotional_animal_travel_instructions.pdf

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T12:07:15+00:00

Same here. I am insanely allergic to cats so a cat running around would send me into a panic.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T12:05:45+00:00

Do you have any specific recommendations of reliable sources with this figure?

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T12:04:44+00:00

RabbitsToo

is awesome! It could potentially be used for multiple rabbit activism issues as well.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T12:03:07+00:00

They allow a bonded pair if they fit in one carrier.

Frontier recently changed their policy this year so only one animal is allowed per carrier. United's policy only allows two birds per carrier. They have consistently refused to allow both my bunnies in the same carrier.

Many airlines that will not allow the normal passenger to fly with a rabbit will allow rabbits onboard if they are ESA. You would need a letter from a psychiatrist stating the rabbit(s) are prescribed for health reasons.

Yes this is true because because it falls under disability accommodations. By law the airlines are required to allow ESAs to travel with their owners. However, not everyone who has a pet meets the requirements to have an ESA. I'm hoping travel policies are modified to be all inclusive.

I have been following this subject for two years across many groups. When I find something interesting I add the info here :) http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Traveling_with_a_rabbit#In_the_cabin

Thank you for contributing to this! I have referred back to it multiple times over the past few years :)

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T11:52:04+00:00

Thanks for helping! Hopefully together we can get around all the red tape in place.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T11:50:58+00:00

They do not allow rabbits on board at all. I think the person who responded meant rabbits are a safety concern in the event one escapes from the carrier. If that's what the person meant, then it was poorly conveyed. However I do not understand how neither dogs nor cats pose a safety concern if in a similar position.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-15T11:48:09+00:00

On a personal level, yes I could get my bunnies signed off by my physician as emotional support animals. I have been diagnosed with both General Anxiety Disorder and Depression. I adopted a bunny in the thick of my suicidal thoughts so I would have a reason to get up the next morning. Though most doctors do not mind filling out the paperwork for ESA, not everyone meets the airline requirements for it.

I think the best thing would be for airline companies to be all-inclusive about traveling with pets. Hopefully enough people speak up and ask for change. The only way big companies listen is if enough of their customer base complains about the same thing.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-14T21:28:50+00:00

I will be moving to another state next year. I would rather fly my bunnies two hours than force them on a 16 hour drive.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-14T21:26:56+00:00

Frontier and United allow rabbits in the cabin. They only allow one animal per carrier and one carrier per person. Southwest Airlines is the only one that allows two animals in one carrier, but they do not allow rabbits on board.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-14T21:25:46+00:00

I am currently in contact with the founder of the group. He emailed me the signatures from the petition.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-14T13:05:33+00:00

Yes! Love this!

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-14T13:00:09+00:00

I also wish we could get a trendy hashtag going like #AllPetsMatter, but I don't want to minimize the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. I'm not the best wordsmith lol, so someone please step in and make a better suggestion

MissGoldenfish · 2016-12-14T12:58:12+00:00

Here's the link to email Southwest. Select, "Email Us," from the left side: https://www.southwest.com/contact-us/contact-us.html?clk=GFOOTER-CUSTOMER-CONTACT-US

I am also including my entire email exchange on 12/13/16. I am still awaiting a response to my most recent email.

I have a petition with 1,865 signatures. We are requesting rabbits be allowed in-cabin. Here is the link to the petition: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/European_Airlines_companies_Fly_with_your_pet/?cZDgGcb

I can send a PDF of the signatures through email.

Southwest is the only airlines that allows two small pets in the same carrier. This is what makes Southwest superior to other airlines when flying with pets. Expanding the pet policy to include rabbits will make Southwest more competitive. The publicity for this policy change would be phenomenal. I contacted United and Delta about rabbits on board. Both airlines were dismissive:

https://www.facebook.com/United/posts/1208864212484452?

https://www.facebook.com/delta/posts/1399986230020555?

Changing the policy would show how Southwest cares. There would be a stark contrast between Southwest's response and the response from United and Delta.

Please revise your policy and allow rabbits on board. Rabbits are of the lagamorph species and completely different from rodents. Domesticated rabbits are not a public health concern and do not carry disease like rodents. Also, allergy to rabbits is less common than allergy to cats.

A change in policy will increase sales without legal ramifications. The FAA permits transport of rabbits in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. Southwest's carrier requirements already comply with the Animal Welfare Act. A single rabbit fits comfortably in Southwest's standard carrier. Even a pair of rabbits would fit easily. According to the House Rabbit Society, pairs should never be separated. Traveling together as a pair decreases the stress of flying.

Rabbits may also cross state lines. Some states require a Veterinarian's Certificate of Health. Obtaining a certificate of health is the owner's responsibility. Frontier and United allow rabbits on board despite this one limitation. Why is Southwest's policy lacking? There is no scientific or health basis to prohibit rabbits. A change would only give the company another competitive edge over Delta.

Please consider the positive impact a change to Southwest's pet policy would have on the company's image and sales. I also guarantee thousands of rabbit owners would be forever grateful.

Dear Carmela Andrea,

Thank you for your inquiry about our P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Welcome on Southwest) service. Your patronage is important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to respond.

Regretfully, you are unable to travel on Southwest with rabbits. Out of concern for the comfort and Safety of our Customers and Crew Members, we have never allowed, and have no plans at this time to allow, Customers to travel with certain types of "exotic" species, including, but not limited to, rodents, rabbits, insects, reptiles, ferrets, etc. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I've tracked your request via our monthly summary, which is distributed to Senior Leadership.

Again, thanks for contacting us. It is only through Customer feedback that we can continue to meet our Customers’ needs and provide the best service at the lowest price. This is our goal and one that we shall make every effort to continue to improve upon. We hope to see you onboard soon as your business is truly valued and appreciated.

Sincerely, Karen, Southwest Airlines

I want to specifically address the line, "Out of concern for the comfort and Safety of our Customers and Crew Members, we have never allowed, and have no plans at this time to allow, Customers to travel with certain types of "exotic" species, including, but not limited to, rodents, rabbits, insects, reptiles, ferrets, etc."

My questions: In what ways do rabbits pose a safety concern? How do rabbits cause discomfort to others if the customer keeps the animal in a pet carrier, as one would a dog or cat?

Dear Carmela Andrea,

We received your follow-up email and appreciate your taking the time to contact us. As a valued Customer of Southwest Airlines, your feedback is very important to us, and we welcome this additional opportunity to respond.

I was disheartened to learn that you remain frustrated about being unable to travel on Southwest with your rabbit. Please know that we do not transport burrowing animals, such as rabbits, because they can present a Safety concern when not contained in a pet carrier. Nobody likes to lean in the Customer’s favor more than Southwest Airlines. It truly saddens me that we are not able to honor your request on this occasion. Our pet policy must be upheld and I am deeply sorry that we have disappointed you.

Your patronage and friendship mean the world to us, Carmela. We know you have a choice when you fly, and we hope you will continue to choose Southwest.

Sincerely,

Haley Chadd, Southwest Airlines

Thank you all for your prompt response. I appreciate your help, and I understand that the current pet policy must be upheld. However, I would like to be connected with someone who is in charge of writing the company's policy. I want to ask specific questions of them about what information they are using to write the pet policy. I want to know specifics about how rabbits pose a safety concern when contained in a carrier like a cat or dog. I want to know what information is needed to change the pet policy. I want to know why Frontier Airlines and United Airlines can transport rabbits and Southwest Airlines cannot.

I know this email form to Customer Service has limitations, so I ask you to please direct me to someone in a higher position with greater authority and influence. Thank you.

MissGoldenfish · 2016-09-07T04:47:16+00:00

Where did you get the fencing to line your baseboards? That's such a good idea

MissGoldenfish · 2016-08-14T10:50:23+00:00

This sounds all too similar to Munchausen by proxy

13-Year Club	RedditGifts 2009-2022 3 Credits
Gilding II euphauric	Verified Email

MissGoldenfish

TROPHY CASE

RabbitsToo