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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 3:49 pm
Goodness, that is really sad. Bad enough losing one dog but the two family pets at the same time...brutal! Poor Travolta family, seems like they're having more than their share of sorrow this past year.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 4:09 pm
Why on earth they were walking small dogs at 1 in the morning. ....... BANGOR, Maine — Two dogs that belonged to actor John Travolta and his family were accidentally struck and killed early last Thursday morning by an employee at Bangor International Airport, according to city officials. An e-mail sent late last week by Bangor Interim City Manager Bob Farrar to the nine city councilors that was obtained by the Bangor Daily News confirmed the accident. Asked to verify the details contained in the e-mail, the city released this statement: “At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010 an airplane carrying members of the John Travolta family landed at BIA. While there, two small dogs were taken for a walk by someone who is not a family member. An airport service pickup truck was approaching the airplane to service the airplane and did not see the dogs. Unfortunately, the dogs were struck and killed. The airport is investigating the accident. Out of respect for the family’s privacy the city will make no further comment.” link
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 4:22 pm
I'm guessing they were being walked because they needed to "go" as they'd been on a plane for a while. What I can't figure out is how the dogs got run over, but whoever was walking them didn't? How long of a leash were they on? Or were they just tied up somewhere? Sad.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 7:05 pm
Soemthing is strange about it. Walking dogs on a runway? Even a large dog of mine would be securely crated and the crate or crates moved (cart, set of wheels.. we always had stuff like that travelling with dogs). The dogs would fast a little before the flight, we wouldn't fly them in very hot or very cold weather.. basically get them safely out of the plane and off the runway and then probably put them on a short lead and sturdy collar for a walk and to get water. It sounds like these dogs were either loose or on a very long lead. And there are also collars and leads made of reflective materials so drivers can see them in the dark if any light hits them.. that was especially relevant for our black labs. Regardless of why this happened, it is horribly sad for the Travoltas, especially their daughter..
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 8:47 pm
I can see the dogs maybe not being in crates if they were flying with the family on the family plane. So so sad.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 17, 2010 - 10:24 pm
My dogs were in crates in the family car. That's the safe way, sort of like people wearing seatbelts. But in a private plane.. I could see them loose but having crates.. or little dogs being carried to a safe place. Dark runway probably not considered safe. I mean, clearly no one meant for this to happen, but dogs are like little kids.. you have to be in control for their safety.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 6:41 pm
Extra! has just announced the Travoltas are expecting a new baby! I'm so happy for them!
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 6:56 pm
Sad news about the dogs; wonderful news about the baby.
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Lyn
Member
08-07-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 7:24 pm
John Travolta and Kelly Preston Are Expecting! John Travolta and Kelly Preston, who have lived through the tragedy of losing a son, can now announce the best news they've had in years. Preston, 47, is pregnant, the family tells PEOPLE. "It’s impossible to keep a secret ... especially one as wonderful as this," they say in a statement. "We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to our family. Love, John, Kelly and Ella
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 8:57 pm
That's wonderful!!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 9:15 pm
God bless them!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 4:26 am
oohhh I got chills (they're multiplyin') lol seriously, I am thrilled for them.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 9:00 am
I personally think they are crazy to have babies at their ages. To each their own, congrats to one of my favorite actors!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 10:30 am
LOL Pamydoll! Congrats to them. They certainly deserve some joyful news. I agree 'Necee, it's probably not as easy or safe, having a baby this late in life, but then with all the technological marvels available, and all their money to afford them, the pregnancy and birth should go well for them. At least I hope so.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 10:33 am
I agree with you Denecee. I hope for the family's sake that they have a safe pregnancy and delivery.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 11:10 am
Hopefully the new baby will have a sibling for many many years. I am the only child of older parents (39 and 40 when...) and I don't like the generation gap between us. I would love to have had a sibling or younger parents.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 11:21 am
I think their daughter (is her name Ella?) is only 10, so there's still some growing up together to do. I think it will be healing for them.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 1:57 pm
I'm happy for them!
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 7:45 am
Anyone seen Jennifer Hudson lately? She's apparently dropped to a size 6. She looks phenomenal. Of course I thought she was beautiful before, too.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 8:02 am
I saw her commercial Hermi and she does look fantastic and healthy. Size 6 looks fabulous on her!
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 8:04 am
I think so, too, BC. She still has curves. I'm very glad she didn't lose her curves. And how about Courtney Love? Is she getting more and more batshit crazy or what?? Now she is saying she had a lesbian affair with Kate Moss, this not long after claiming she boinked Gavin Rossdale while he was with Gwen. The woman is nuts.
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 8:35 am
Just heard there is a bench warrant out for La Lohan's arrest.
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Maplsyrp
Member
02-10-2009
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 8:39 am
Bout time. That girl needs help.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 8:41 am
$100,000 bond, scram bracelet, random drug tests, no alcohol. Hope some of this sinks in so she tries to clean up her act.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 9:18 am
Is it my age or what? Had to look up "Lohan" -- couldn't remember her first name. She is sinking in more ways than one.
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