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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCalgary pilot breaks rules to fly Fort McMurray animals to shelter
By: Jeremy Simes
Pilot Keith Mann didnt think twice to break the rules and load his plane with more than 40 furry friends, after they spent a few days north of the fire-ravaged Fort McMurray.
More than 80,000 Fort McMurray residents were ordered to flee last Tuesday, leaving many without their pets as they were barred from re-entering the city due to the advancing wildfire.
Since then, owners and their fur babies have begun to reunite through ongoing animal rescue efforts after the flames subsided.
Mann, Suncor Energys manager of flight operations, said it just made sense to fly his load of critters down south after they sought refuge north of Fort McMurray.
Were all animal lovers here, Mann said. We knew it was important for owners to re-connect with them.
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http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2016/05/09/calgary-pilot-flies-displaced-fort-mcmurray-animals-shelter.html
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Calgary pilot breaks rules to fly Fort McMurray animals to shelter (Original Post)
n2doc
May 2016
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ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)1. I love that pup's face!
What a great thing to do.
oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)2. Sending good vibes to the whole crew.
Hope the airline supports this and gives them a commendation. Mann sounds reasonable.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)4. Kudos!
Most airlines don't give a damn about animals, even when they are paying passengers.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)3. Well, Canada is a civilised country.
No wonder Rafael and Ted Cruz felt they had to leave.