The inhabitants of Brazil are outraged by the death of Joca, a golden retriever who was sent on the wrong plane and lost his life due to heat and thirst.
They say that the Gol airline sent Joca on a flight from San Pablo to Fortaleza instead of Sinop, which was the city where its owner was heading. Besides that, The canine was locked in a cage and exposed to a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius.
To finish adjusting, the flight that was initially going to last at least two and a half hours, due to the journey that would be made to Sinop; It ended up being almost eight hours where the dog was in the heat and without eating.
The incident was reported on social networks by the owner identified as João Fantazzini, who asked that justice be done about what happened to his pet.
“My love was murdered, my best choice, the love of my life. You were very young! I remember the day I caught you and our connection was momentary! My son, forgive me for being selfish in wanting you by my side! You are the love of my life forever! I will miss you daily! I miss giving you your apple every morning, taking you to the pool and taking care of you daily! Thanks for everything my friend! @gollogbr @voegoloficial killed you! But I will always remember you. Thank you for being my partner these 5 years (sic),” João Fantazzini wrote on his Instagram account.
People around the world ask for justice for Joca and sympathize with the owner.
“Dog protest Golden retrievers, Joca’s cousins and other friends protest against the irresponsible Gol and the negligence that resulted in this unacceptable death! We are not luggage, we are the love of someone’s life! “I will present a bill that will force airlines to reserve seats for people with dogs!” are some comments read on X (formerly Twitter).
