Tyson, a Beagle mix from Nicaragua was out on a field with his owner when he got injured with a machete a year ago. His owner, a humble man, was clearing a field with the large blade when he accidentally slashed his pet’s snout. However, thanks to Instagram, the wounded dog caught the attention of two Canadian animal lovers and they have stepped up to help Tyson with his injury, but before the dog can get helped, the animal rescuers have had to overcome a few unforeseen obstacles.
Canadian veterinarian Graham Thatcher learned of Tyson’s condition when he was tagged on an image of the dog. The image showed how Tyson’s large gash on his snout left his nasal passage exposed as the dog chews food.
The veterinarian and his girlfriend, Andrea White, offered to bring the dog from Nicaragua to Canada to perform plastic surgery and fix the dog’s injury, but after arranging travel plans they learned at the last minute that the airline they counted on for transport, refused to let the injured pet on board.
Local veterinarians have treated the dog and he is not in any immediate danger, but his wound is still open and he needs further medical care to fix his open snout permanently.
Thatcher counted on United Airlines to aid in the transport, but after the airline learned the dog was injured, it refused to let the dog on board. Thatcher and White didn’t make the trip to Central America as scheduled, instead they contacted other airlines trying to secure a spot for Tyson.
“Seeing a dog in pain is really hard … this dog is just surviving,” Thatcher told CBC Canada. “I’ve definitely become emotionally invested in the project.”
American Airlines declined to transport Tyson on the same basis United did, they were afraid the dog’s breathing would be compromised during the flight. The couple hoped Air Canada would agree to transport the dog but before they arranged anything with Air Canda, United Airlines came back to them with a change of heart.
The vet and his girlfriend went public with Tyson’s story and when the public learned about the dog’s injury, they pressured United Airlines to allow the dog on board. This public pressure helped the airline reconsider their decision and a spokesperson contacted the veterinarian to arrange alternative options.
The airline offered to fly the veterinarian at no cost to Nicaragua to perform the surgery, but Tyson requires multiple surgeries and the advanced equipment found in Canada.
After multiple negotiations and consulting other vet specialists, United agreed to fly Tyson to Canada, and the dog is scheduled to fly north in the coming weeks.
Once here, Tyson will be under Thatcher’s care until all surgeries are performed and he is completely healed.
Thank you, JESUS and Holy mother!
Good for American Airlines. Good luck Tyson.
Poor baby ! SO glad he will be getting the needed surgery !
Tnx united airline for a kind heart.
Hope surgery and recovery go well!
Thank you … United Airlines …
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Thanks to Canadian vet and United airlines!!!
God bless this baby and the ppl who help
God Bless 💜
Poor baby; thank goodness he will be getting the help he deserves
Prayers
Poor baby
Finally something good to say about United. I’m happy to read that they helped.
Yayyyyyyyyyyyy
Thanks United airlines and the doctor’s !
Expect a lot of this kind of atrocity in the not too distant future in more and more western nations…. hope this pooch gets the medical attention he deserves and gets to stay in Canada!
I do hope they keep their promise so this sweet baby can get the help he needs as this is so sad , he looks such a beautiful dog
Thank you, United Airlines!
People who do this to these poor dogs are the REAL animals!
thank u Canada!..
God bless Tyson and his saviours 💐
It shows were screwed as a race if people can hurt an innocent animal like this about time for a mass extinction
This sweet baby is lucky to be alive! Beagles are one of the friendliest, easy going, happy breeds there is! Why????
There are many sickos in the world, but there are many, many more wonderful people like all these people who helped save this dog! Thank you United Airlines! Much respect!
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United Airlines sucks!!!
Thank you Canadian vet and United airlines ! There needs to be more people like y’all on this earth!
Every time I see a poor animal hurt like this .I pray and say you got this God. Handle them who does this to poor animals. Just such evil in this world. Hurts my heart. Thank you! Unite airline ,and the vit 🙂 🙂 🙂
I found Nicaragua to be the worst place for respect for animals. Even the dogs at our hotel were terrified of people 🙁
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Hooray. Thank you United Airlines.
We need more human people on this earth. Thanks, to the Canadain Vet’s and United Airlines peace be with you !
Instead of flying animals to laboratories, they fly this dog to safety, respect!! (y) (y) And (y) (y) to the Canadian vet!
God bless you people for helping him
Thank you United Airlines and Canadian vet! I’m so happy for Tyson💞💞💞💞💞
Poor darling ….how wonderful that he can be helped. Thank you!!
Great news …get well soon doggy!
Good ending to the story. What a wonderful Doctor!!
All my respect and love to those who step in to help this poor dog. It must be extremely painful, and I wish a full recovery and no pains after.
ty all
I hope he can get fixed and find a great home.
I cant stand the thought of the suffering, my heart hurts
Good luck Tyson!! Hope you recover fully.
Bless its heart. I hope there will be pictures after his surgery. 🙁
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You are my hero’s <3
I hope the surgeons can fix this poor dog! please give us update reports.
BLESS HIS HEART…HOPE HE HEALS FAST…
Thank you United and Gracious Vet… xoxoxoxoxo
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Thank you united airlines for getting this innocent to this awesome vet who will give this pup a new lease on life! ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️
Heal up soon baby x
Thank you to all involved in the car of this dog. It seems like a long and arduous process but happy the dog is finally in healing hands.
Poor sweet dog .
God bless this beautiful baby💗💗💗💗
please give updates
Thanks United this will b the only airline I fly from now on Kudos
Together we can make a difference.
Poor baby!! Good luck! I hope he can find a family in Canada after his recovery
Let me guess. They will put him in the cargo hold? Hope he makes it through it all?
Go United !!! They have heated compartments for animals. Yay United !!!
Wow, this picture shocked me, any person who could this should be locked up for good. So grateful for the people who are helping.
Thank you to the wonderful vet and United Airlines
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i really hope you guys are reading the actual article instead of saying go united! and that’s a shitty owner. first of all, the owner didn’t do it on purpose. it was an accident. the owner was clearing a farming field with the machete n i guess his dog is a working dog that’s off leash. he prob jumped in the way of the machete. accidents happen. second united airline REFUSED to fly the dog originally. the vets who were trying to fly the dog into canada went public and the public back lashed against united airlines. lord knows united doesnt need more bad publicity, theyre a terrible airline. it’s only bc of public opinion that they had a change of heart and arent assholes. i commend these vets and the owner for trying to give help for this beautiful dog.
Thank you all for helping this baby. Let go of the rules and help. We need so many more just like these.
No voy a poner like, gracias a Dios existe gente que ayuda 😇
After treatment, will Tyson be returned to his owner?
Excellent! Kudos to United Airlines! Fly with them when you can!
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Thank you!
God bless you for helping
Thanks a Ton…! Very Great Work…! Long Live…!
I have been mad at United Airlines for various reasons for years and refused to fly them. I may change my mind now…..but why did they initially refuse???
Hats off to United Airlines and Canadian Vet
God Bless the “RESCUERS” in this World. Dogs Lives Matter TOO! Thank you for caring.
So good to hear; United’s the one I have a rewards card for, have a new respect for them now
Poor baby 😥
Thank you for helping this poor soul!
Good luck sweet boy ♡
Thank you to all who helped him!
You are such good people! Please keep us posted!
Thank you to the Canadian vet who truly cares about the animal first not the almighty dollar.
How so very First World. UGH.
Y al que le hizo la herida con el machete que le sucede? Fue accidental?
Thank you to both the Canadian vet and United Airlines – great job!
So glad this man cared enough to help this sweet dog!
What a great story
bless you all for helping
Omg poor baby
Thank you United Airlines!
I sure hope it wasn’t abuse. Thanks to the united airlines and the vet who are going to help it to have a better life.
God bless his sweet angel heart. Hope his recovery is fast. A big thank you to all who helped to get him the care he needed. Also, whoever knowingly injured him. . Karma will get you!!!!
God bless
Thank you U.A. but make it days not weeks!
Prayers for a speedy recovery !
Thanks to United Airlines and the vet.
thank you UA and the canadian vet.Tyson no one will hurt you again
Thank you all!!!
yeah yeah yeah. For all who helped!
Omg th e poor baby!
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