Can Anyone Help Jonathan Get to Houston?

[huskymedic]

 

[August_West]

No but they allow them in Cargo. over a 1/2 million dogs ride in Cargo every year.

 

[Umami Zen]

Dattco have any bus/van availability?? UConn sponsor.. Fly down private on NetJets with Bill Raftery??

 

[temery]

I'm surprised the school doesn't have at least a couple RVs. They'd be perfect for small team (tennis, golf, etc) travel, and moving Jonathan around.

 

[August_West]

I'm surprised the school doesn't have at least a couple RVs. They'd be perfect for small team (tennis, golf, etc) travel, and moving Jonathan around.

Well from seeing the replies on that twitter account "Jonathan" would probably look down his nose at that option as "too stressful and uncomfortable"

 

[temery]

Well from seeing the replies on that twitter account "Jonathan" would probably look down his nose at that option as "too stressful and uncomfortable"

Every person I know who has an RV brings their dog. Getting on an airplane would be a lot more stressful.

 

[Waquoit]

The other Final 4 mascots are an owl, an ibis & an aztec spirit warrior....so I think we easily win the mascot battle.

The Aztecs are primarily known for losing the big one.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

No but they allow them in Cargo. over a 1/2 million dogs ride in Cargo every year.

I think I'd charter a plane before I put either of my dogs in cargo.

 

[August_West]

Every person I know who has an RV brings their dog. Getting on an airplane would be a lot more stressful.

I agree Well over 500,000 dogs per year ride in a crate in Cargo too (including my 100 lb lab before passing), that question was asked in that twitter thread and the reply was kind of giving off a "4 seats on a private jet, or bust vibe" .

 

[UConn Esq]

The other Final 4 mascots are an owl, an ibis & an aztec spirit warrior....so I think we easily win the mascot battle.

If i have to hear the joke one more time that.... "someone in the room is turning into an owl....."

"who?"

 

[August_West]

I think I'd charter a plane before I put either of my dogs in cargo.

That's fine. Cargo is fine too if one can't afford the charter. You put them in a Crate and give em a tranq, happens every day.

 

[temery]

Get him a therapy dog vest and a first class ticket. Problem solved.

 

[Umami Zen]

Get him a therapy dog vest and a first class ticket. Problem solved.

Folks play that card every day.. BTW..How much does he weigh?? Sometimes there is a weight limit for therapy dog admittance --Depending on the airline

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

That's fine. Cargo is fine too if one can't afford the charter. You put them in a Crate and give em a tranq, happens every day.

One of our dogs is an english bulldog and she's probably my prized possession - don't tell my kids - so I just couldn't do it. I don't know if it's a wive's tale or what but I've always heard that air pressure is even worse in cargo. The lab would be fine. Strap him to the wing Mitt Romney style.

 

[August_West]

The lab would be fine. Strap him to the wing Mitt Romney style

that's about how my lab took it.

 

[uconn_jack]

If money is no object, I would think they could work something out with this outfit. The only fly to FL from Westchester, but they allow big dogs in cabin and do fly from FL to TX (although you can't book connections for some reason.)

www.jsx.com

 

[NYC_HUSKY22]

Yeah what about that emotional support animal designation loophole ?

I’m sure we have enough unstable people on here to get him to qualify.

 

[UConntLose]

Since I work in PR, I think there is a major PR opportunity here if an airline comes to the rescue and gets him down there. I'm going to start emailing the executives of the major airlines and see what can be done.

 

[Griffman]

What's the big deal with driving Jonathan down to Houston? It's a twenty-five hour trip. No biggie. I'll do it if the school pays for my gas, lodging and ticket(s) to the games. I'll leave tomorrow and I'll be there on Friday. I'm all in!!

 

[NJHusky]

If money is no object, I would think they could work something out with this outfit. The only fly to FL from Westchester, but they allow big dogs in cabin and do fly from FL to TX (although you can't book connections for some reason.)

www.jsx.com

I’ve flown them with our husky mix…easy peasy. They fly from westchester to Orlando and Orlando -Dallas. Just need to book sep tickets.

But as ADub posted above…I think it’s more about the kids wanting to fly private.

We put our dog in the back seat of our SUV for the trip to/from SRQ 2x per year. Not a big deal.

Honestly if the kids aren’t willing to road trip to Houston it says more about them.

I’m sure there are plenty of folks that would be happy to get a floor seat and free lodging to the FF and drive down with Jonathan.

I’m also guessing there are busses of band/cheer/support folks that would have room for a few more

 

[Tyler2Rings]

This is a piss poor effort by Jonathan. Too good for a long car ride??

Somewhat related; I was also underwhelmed by our costumed mascot this year. Whoever is in the suit is way too low key- you're supposed to be irrationally fired up at all times!! Dance moves leaving a lot to be desired

 

[gtcam]

This is below AD DB's pay grade

 

[Huskyforlife]

Put me in the “school needs to handle this” camp. It shouldn’t be on us or Marc to get anything to Houston. Really pathetic stuff from leadership.

 

[aburks41]

So the inside scoop is there was only 1 seat left on the PJ for a handler, and they offered to buy the other handler a commercial plane ticket. They refused, claiming they needed to travel together. Ungrateful SOB's...

 

[JonnyRI]

Gas money hotel and tix and I will be happy to drive him an and his handlers.

Drop the hotel and gas money.

Just good tix.

Actually, if I could be posting the trip on the BY that’s enough. Just need Jonathan to sign the waiver.