Canadian carrier WestJet Cargo is to be the official partner of The Beagle Alliance. It will provide transport of dogs across Canada rescued from research facilities, ensuring they reach their forever homes quickly and with minimal stress.
The Beagle Alliance rescues former research animals who would otherwise be euthanized and advocates for animal free science.
Initially, The Beagle Alliance had concerns about air travel for their rescued dogs due to their history of trauma. However, when founder Lori Cohen’s dog Poppy was successfully transported via WestJet Cargo from Vancouver to Winnipeg, they recognized that air travel was a faster, less stressful alternative to long-haul ground transport. Since then, WestJet Cargo has become the preferred carrier for relocating rescued beagles across Canada.
Cohen explained: “Canada is a large country, and ground transport is simply not always feasible. When our first rescue, Poppy, was flown via WestJet Cargo, we realized that this was a reliable and compassionate option for our animals. It is both a blessing and an honour to work with WestJet Cargo in getting these beautiful dogs to their forever homes kindly and with the utmost care.”
The air carrier aims to rescue and relocate 50 former research beagles to homes across Canada this year, as well as helping raise awareness for The Beagle Alliance’s mission.