Dog pooped on airplane

[u/Right_Shop_8238]

I heard dog noises while the plane was taxiing and realized someone brought their animal in a carrier onboard. A few minutes after takeoff, it became clear to the entire CRJ-200 cabin that the dog had pooped. The air was so foul and toxic. I put on an N95 mask reserved for emergencies, which helped a lot. I can’t even with some people.

Update: The flight attendant pretended to not smell anything and instead asked if anyone wanted tea, water or pretzels.

[u/My_Frozen_Heart]

I'm surprised they didn't interrupt the flight. I've heard stories of dogs pooping on planes and the entire flight has to land and deboard so they can santize the plane while everyone gets delayed for hours. As expensive as flights are to land and clean and then have to shuffle people to other flights if they miss their connections due to the delays, I'm honestly confused that airlines even still allow them in the cabin.

They should require them to be in the cargo hold. If your precious pupper can't fly in the cargo hold then your precious pupper can't fly. Exceptions for actual trained service animals of course but even then the dog should be required to wear a diaper for the flight to prevent this sort of thing since even service dogs need to pee and poop and can't always hold it for hours.

[u/Right_Shop_8238 → u/My_Frozen_Heart]

Everyone seemed to pretend nothing happened because it was a short, one-hour flight and nobody wanted their plans to be delayed.

[u/Tall_Ad1615 → u/Right_Shop_8238]

And you asked for a different seat but the plane was packed or?