WestJet finally admitted their policy was based on garbage science and they are now letting hedgehogs fly in the cabin. Those suit-wearing cowards spent years hiding behind incorrect claims about gnawing rodents but they could not ignore the pressure we kept on them. Keep a close eye on their booking …
December 7, 2013
Allow Hedgehogs to Travel in Airplane Cabins
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October 21, 2013
We just hit 500 signatures and WestJet can no longer ignore this blatant incompetence. Their claim that hedgehogs are rodents is a flat-out lie that proves they are making policy based on pure ignorance. We are only getting started.
Reached 500 supporters
October 21, 2013
December 31, 2012
WestJet continues to hide behind their blatant lies about hedgehog biology to justify this discriminatory policy. I am tired of being given the runaround while they treat our pets like dangerous cargo. We are not backing down until they rewrite these rules.
September 15, 2011
The momentum we have built makes it clear that WestJet can no longer hide behind their lazy, outdated misconceptions about hedgehogs. They think they can dismiss our pets as mere rodents but they are wrong and they are going to hear us until they change their ridiculous policy.
Reached 100 supporters
July 14, 2011
135 Comments
I travel a lot. Bringing my hedgehogs in the cabin, like I can do my rabbits, would be so nice! It really doesn't make sense. They don't make noise they won't make a mess so I cannot see any reasonable excuse. Dogs bark, cats can trigger allergies. Hedgehogs cannot do this.
My boyfriend is in the military, so we move around a lot and it's really frustrating not being able to bring my hedgehog with me without him being thrown around in cargo. He's smaller, quieter, and cleaner than any dog- why can't I just bring him in the cabin? It's not fair.
PLEASE LET THEM TRAVEL
PLEASE LET THEM TRAVEL
This is ridiculous they should be able to ride where we ride they behave better then cats or dogs, are oderleas and don't make much noise
I have a service hedgehog. Yes it is certified. Please make all hedgehogs cabin safe. They are not rodents, they are sweet, loving, very clean animals. Kim
I agree 100% with this petition. I have a boy hedgehog named Sebastion and I wanted to fly with him to visit my family and I don't want him to fly in the cargo area but with me where it is safe. He's small. They're all small. So I don't understand what's the problem.
I have a hedgehog and I am being forced to leave him home without me for a trip because of these regulations. Please please change this.. I am worried about my baby
I ahve a pet hedgehog and he's tiny, they make no noise, they are smaller and quieter than babies, dogs or Cats.
I believe that just like cats, dogs, and other animals are allowed to travel around the world with thier owner by their side. So should hedgehogs, they're nocturnal, they dont upset others, they cant chew through things and theyre just adorable. If a cat or dog can do it, so should they.
I need my hedgehog to fly with me! Its stupid that they aren't allowed and I'm glad someone has made this a big deal!
I have a pet hedgehog as well and his behavior is much more tame than other animals. There is no harm that a hedgehog can bring onto a plane.
I want to travel with my silent little hedgehog but if he goes below with cargo, he will die!! Please update your regulations and get with the times and stop blind discrimination against the awesome hedgehog.
Delta would not let my hedgehog whose name is hiccup board the airplane and ride in the cabin first class with me even though I had the paper from a licensed therapist stating he was my emotional support companion due to the fact that I experienced anxiety panic attacks when traveling and my fear of flying which this was going to be my first flight I was stopped when I was actually in the hallway to board the plane and was told he was not allowed in the cabin I was very distraught and could not make the trip that my sister had paid for it was too reunite our family that we haven't seen one another in 10 years my mother is not expected to be around much longer. It is absolutely ridiculous that they do not let such a harmless and quiet pet accompany you in the cabin.
I have a nice little hedgehog although she will huff at people if they try to touch her it is far quieter than shrieks of birds
Hedgehogs cannot fly in the cargo section of the plane. Bags get tossed around in the air all the time, and hedgehogs are delicate animals.
As a hedgehog owner i am absolutely amazed that hedgehogs are not allowed on most planes in the cabin whereas cats and dogs are ok! They are the smallest and noiseless animal i have ever seen and don't even cause allergies for most people. They dont even move all day, why cant they go on planes?
Hedgehogs are better travelers than dogs and cats as they make little noise and cannot chew through their cage. They are also extremely heat sensitive and will hybernate or die at too cold a temperature. This is why it is better for the pet and the airline as it will not be as liable for a deceased pet if the hedgehog can fly in the cabin.
The amount of misconception regarding hedgehogs astounds me, but as everyone else states, they are probably the best pet companions ever, being noiseless and sleeping most of the time. Please allow for them to board the passenger cabin!
I'm a college student with a hedgehog and the only way I can travel home is by plane.
Pets are Family!
I want to take my baby, Sonic, with me to meet my family this summer. He goes with me everywhere, the store, shopping, the bank, and i cant bear him being alone for 4 weeks.
Yes, hedgies should be allowed to fly IN the cabin! Dogs & cats can fly, and other passengers could have allergies...I have yet to hear of someone allergic to them!
I agree 100%
hedgehogs are nocturnal so they will sleep the whole flight. They aren't rodents so they can't chew through their cages and they make no noise whatsoever if in their carrier. They are smaller than rabbits, cleaner than rabbits and quieter than rabbits (which WestJet allows in the cabin).
Hedgehogs should be given their basic rights on a flight. If they're in a carrier, that is zip tied, which you force the carriers in the baggage compartment to be zip tied regardless, there is absolutely NO possibility for them to be let out, and in fact hedgehogs cannot escape a carrier on their own! They are quiet, nocturnal, hypo-allergenic, they are not rodents either. Most cats and dogs are cause issues with allergies anyways. Hedgehogs would be the most ideal pet passenger and their carrier can fit under a seat. Not to mention, when stored in the baggage compartment which is ONLY 15 degrees Celsius, they can go into hibernation, which is FATAL to hedgehogs, that is not right. You would rather make people pay to store them with luggage which is much more stressful to them and the temps can KILL them, opposed to allowing them to be brought on with their owner, where they would feel safe, secure and have a guaranteed safe flight. I am appalled by this decision. I will not be flying anywhere in the future, until this policy has been changed.
Hedgehogs should be given their basic rights on a flight. If they're in a carrier, that is zip tied, which you force the carriers in the baggage compartment to be zip tied regardless, there is absolutely NO possibility for them to be let out, and in fact hedgehogs cannot escape a carrier on their own! They are quiet, nocturnal, hypo-allergenic, they are not rodents either. Most cats and dogs are cause issues with allergies anyways. Hedgehogs would be the most ideal pet passenger and their carrier can fit under a seat. Not to mention, when stored in the baggage compartment which is ONLY 15 degrees Celsius, they can go into hibernation, which is FATAL to hedgehogs, that is not right. You would rather make people pay to store them with luggage which is much more stressful to them and the temps can KILL them, opposed to allowing them to be brought on with their owner, where they would feel safe, secure and have a guaranteed safe flight. I am appalled by this decision. I will not be flying anywhere in the future, until this policy has been changed.
I am a hedgehog pet owner and I completely support the statements that hedgehogs are incredibly quiet, clean small animals who do not pose any threat, discomfort or distraction to other passengers. I hope these calm, sleepy pets are allowed to fly in cabin.
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WestJet finally admitted their policy was based on garbage science and they are now letting hedgehogs fly in the cabin. Those suit-wearing cowards spent years hiding behind incorrect claims about gnawing rodents but they could not ignore the pressure we kept on them. Keep a close eye on their booking …
December 7, 2013
Allow Hedgehogs to Travel in Airplane Cabins
Final supporters
Updates
October 21, 2013
We just hit 500 signatures and WestJet can no longer ignore this blatant incompetence. Their claim that hedgehogs are rodents is a flat-out lie that proves they are making policy based on pure ignorance. We are only getting started.
Reached 500 supporters
October 21, 2013
December 31, 2012
WestJet continues to hide behind their blatant lies about hedgehog biology to justify this discriminatory policy. I am tired of being given the runaround while they treat our pets like dangerous cargo. We are not backing down until they rewrite these rules.
September 15, 2011
The momentum we have built makes it clear that WestJet can no longer hide behind their lazy, outdated misconceptions about hedgehogs. They think they can dismiss our pets as mere rodents but they are wrong and they are going to hear us until they change their ridiculous policy.
Reached 100 supporters
July 14, 2011
135 Comments
The hedgehog would be in a crate under a seat. No other passengers would even know its on the plane. I travel with my chihuahua this way. And all pets are required to have a vet check with in 10 days of travel. Where's the problem?
I travel a lot. Bringing my hedgehogs in the cabin, like I can do my rabbits, would be so nice! It really doesn't make sense. They don't make noise they won't make a mess so I cannot see any reasonable excuse. Dogs bark, cats can trigger allergies. Hedgehogs cannot do this.
My boyfriend is in the military, so we move around a lot and it's really frustrating not being able to bring my hedgehog with me without him being thrown around in cargo. He's smaller, quieter, and cleaner than any dog- why can't I just bring him in the cabin? It's not fair.
PLEASE LET THEM TRAVEL
PLEASE LET THEM TRAVEL
This is ridiculous they should be able to ride where we ride they behave better then cats or dogs, are oderleas and don't make much noise
I have a service hedgehog. Yes it is certified. Please make all hedgehogs cabin safe. They are not rodents, they are sweet, loving, very clean animals. Kim
I agree 100% with this petition. I have a boy hedgehog named Sebastion and I wanted to fly with him to visit my family and I don't want him to fly in the cargo area but with me where it is safe. He's small. They're all small. So I don't understand what's the problem.
I have a hedgehog and I am being forced to leave him home without me for a trip because of these regulations. Please please change this.. I am worried about my baby
I ahve a pet hedgehog and he's tiny, they make no noise, they are smaller and quieter than babies, dogs or Cats.
I believe that just like cats, dogs, and other animals are allowed to travel around the world with thier owner by their side. So should hedgehogs, they're nocturnal, they dont upset others, they cant chew through things and theyre just adorable. If a cat or dog can do it, so should they.
I need my hedgehog to fly with me! Its stupid that they aren't allowed and I'm glad someone has made this a big deal!
I have a pet hedgehog as well and his behavior is much more tame than other animals. There is no harm that a hedgehog can bring onto a plane.
I want to travel with my silent little hedgehog but if he goes below with cargo, he will die!! Please update your regulations and get with the times and stop blind discrimination against the awesome hedgehog.
Delta would not let my hedgehog whose name is hiccup board the airplane and ride in the cabin first class with me even though I had the paper from a licensed therapist stating he was my emotional support companion due to the fact that I experienced anxiety panic attacks when traveling and my fear of flying which this was going to be my first flight I was stopped when I was actually in the hallway to board the plane and was told he was not allowed in the cabin I was very distraught and could not make the trip that my sister had paid for it was too reunite our family that we haven't seen one another in 10 years my mother is not expected to be around much longer. It is absolutely ridiculous that they do not let such a harmless and quiet pet accompany you in the cabin.
I have a nice little hedgehog although she will huff at people if they try to touch her it is far quieter than shrieks of birds
Hedgehogs cannot fly in the cargo section of the plane. Bags get tossed around in the air all the time, and hedgehogs are delicate animals.
As a hedgehog owner i am absolutely amazed that hedgehogs are not allowed on most planes in the cabin whereas cats and dogs are ok! They are the smallest and noiseless animal i have ever seen and don't even cause allergies for most people. They dont even move all day, why cant they go on planes?
Hedgehogs are better travelers than dogs and cats as they make little noise and cannot chew through their cage. They are also extremely heat sensitive and will hybernate or die at too cold a temperature. This is why it is better for the pet and the airline as it will not be as liable for a deceased pet if the hedgehog can fly in the cabin.
The amount of misconception regarding hedgehogs astounds me, but as everyone else states, they are probably the best pet companions ever, being noiseless and sleeping most of the time. Please allow for them to board the passenger cabin!
I'm a college student with a hedgehog and the only way I can travel home is by plane.
Pets are Family!
I want to take my baby, Sonic, with me to meet my family this summer. He goes with me everywhere, the store, shopping, the bank, and i cant bear him being alone for 4 weeks.
Yes, hedgies should be allowed to fly IN the cabin! Dogs & cats can fly, and other passengers could have allergies...I have yet to hear of someone allergic to them!
I agree 100%
hedgehogs are nocturnal so they will sleep the whole flight. They aren't rodents so they can't chew through their cages and they make no noise whatsoever if in their carrier. They are smaller than rabbits, cleaner than rabbits and quieter than rabbits (which WestJet allows in the cabin).
Hedgehogs should be given their basic rights on a flight. If they're in a carrier, that is zip tied, which you force the carriers in the baggage compartment to be zip tied regardless, there is absolutely NO possibility for them to be let out, and in fact hedgehogs cannot escape a carrier on their own! They are quiet, nocturnal, hypo-allergenic, they are not rodents either. Most cats and dogs are cause issues with allergies anyways. Hedgehogs would be the most ideal pet passenger and their carrier can fit under a seat. Not to mention, when stored in the baggage compartment which is ONLY 15 degrees Celsius, they can go into hibernation, which is FATAL to hedgehogs, that is not right. You would rather make people pay to store them with luggage which is much more stressful to them and the temps can KILL them, opposed to allowing them to be brought on with their owner, where they would feel safe, secure and have a guaranteed safe flight. I am appalled by this decision. I will not be flying anywhere in the future, until this policy has been changed.
Hedgehogs should be given their basic rights on a flight. If they're in a carrier, that is zip tied, which you force the carriers in the baggage compartment to be zip tied regardless, there is absolutely NO possibility for them to be let out, and in fact hedgehogs cannot escape a carrier on their own! They are quiet, nocturnal, hypo-allergenic, they are not rodents either. Most cats and dogs are cause issues with allergies anyways. Hedgehogs would be the most ideal pet passenger and their carrier can fit under a seat. Not to mention, when stored in the baggage compartment which is ONLY 15 degrees Celsius, they can go into hibernation, which is FATAL to hedgehogs, that is not right. You would rather make people pay to store them with luggage which is much more stressful to them and the temps can KILL them, opposed to allowing them to be brought on with their owner, where they would feel safe, secure and have a guaranteed safe flight. I am appalled by this decision. I will not be flying anywhere in the future, until this policy has been changed.
I am a hedgehog pet owner and I completely support the statements that hedgehogs are incredibly quiet, clean small animals who do not pose any threat, discomfort or distraction to other passengers. I hope these calm, sleepy pets are allowed to fly in cabin.
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The hedgehog would be in a crate under a seat. No other passengers would even know its on the plane. I travel with my chihuahua this way. And all pets are required to have a vet check with in 10 days of travel. Where's the problem?