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Puppies in Flight
A New Partnership with US Airways
- Published in: Update - Issue 2 - 2010
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Leader Dogs for the Blind is pleased to partner with US Airways for their “Puppies in Flight” program. Over the past several years, US Airways has worked hard to train employees who volunteer to transport dogs associated with dog guide and service dog schools. Until recently, this program only applied to five airports but has now spread to every airport serviced by US Airways – including Detroit.
As a “Puppies in Flight” partner, LDB puppies may be able to fly back for formal training under the supervision of a US Airways volunteer. This means that puppy raisers would not have to incur the costs of driving or flying dogs back to Leader Dog. Also, adult dogs needing to fly without their owner could do so with a volunteer in the main cabin and not have to ride in cargo. LDB can use this opportunity up to 50 times per year.
On behalf of our puppies and dogs, we’d like to thank US Airways and their volunteer employees for building such a useful, innovative program