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10-01-2007, 04:03 AM
Horse Smuggled Onto Atlanta Flight
ATLANTA -- You can lead a horse to water, but you can't bring him on an airplane; unless you cram her into a dog crate.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport intercepted a miniature horse that was in a large dog carrier.
CBP specialists were performing a routine examination of a passenger's "pet" when they discovered a miniature horse in a large dog carrier. Officials said the owner of the horse was on his way to Guatemala. He did not have the proper permits to transport a horse.
The horse was held overnight in a laboratory and the carrier was disinfected. Agriculture specialists said the horse appeared to be healthy.
USDA veterinary services is issuing a report of violation against the owner and the airline. Transporting a horse in a kennel is regulated under animal cruelty regulations.
Arrangements were made for the horse to be shipped in a proper container. The animal was also provided with fresh hay and water.
SLIDESHOW LINK http://www.wsbtv.com/slideshow/news/14208266/detail.html
ATLANTA -- You can lead a horse to water, but you can't bring him on an airplane; unless you cram her into a dog crate.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport intercepted a miniature horse that was in a large dog carrier.
CBP specialists were performing a routine examination of a passenger's "pet" when they discovered a miniature horse in a large dog carrier. Officials said the owner of the horse was on his way to Guatemala. He did not have the proper permits to transport a horse.
The horse was held overnight in a laboratory and the carrier was disinfected. Agriculture specialists said the horse appeared to be healthy.
USDA veterinary services is issuing a report of violation against the owner and the airline. Transporting a horse in a kennel is regulated under animal cruelty regulations.
Arrangements were made for the horse to be shipped in a proper container. The animal was also provided with fresh hay and water.
SLIDESHOW LINK http://www.wsbtv.com/slideshow/news/14208266/detail.html