Don't Panic, But the Chihuahuas Are Coming!

Chihuahuas in the Virgin America cockpit before taking off this morning from SFO.

<p>Chihuahuas in the Virgin America cockpit before taking off this morning from SFO.</p>

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Chihuahuas in the Virgin America cockpit before taking off this morning from SFO.

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Chihuahua pups are escorted down the red carpet to board a Virgin America flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

<p>Chihuahua pups are escorted down the red carpet to board a Virgin America flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).</p>

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Chihuahua pups are escorted down the red carpet to board a Virgin America flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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Neil Mosher, left, Erika Slovikoski, center, and Sarah Buckenberger walk Chihuahuas through the terminal for a New York bound flight at San Francisco International airport.

<p>Neil Mosher, left, Erika Slovikoski, center, and Sarah Buckenberger walk Chihuahuas through the terminal for a New York bound flight at San Francisco International airport.</p>

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Neil Mosher, left, Erika Slovikoski, center, and Sarah Buckenberger walk Chihuahuas through the terminal for a New York bound flight at San Francisco International airport.

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Chihhuahua dogs are prepared for transport at the Northeast Valley Animal Care Center, in Mission Hills, California.

<p>Chihhuahua dogs are prepared for transport at the Northeast Valley Animal Care Center, in Mission Hills, California.</p>

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Chihhuahua dogs are prepared for transport at the Northeast Valley Animal Care Center, in Mission Hills, California.

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Virgin America teammate Casey Hurst cuddles 'Colette' one of fifteen Chihuahua pups being flown to New York so they can be adopted into loving homes

<p>Virgin America teammate Casey Hurst cuddles 'Colette' one of fifteen Chihuahua pups being flown to New York so they can be adopted into loving homes</p>

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Virgin America teammate Casey Hurst cuddles 'Colette' one of fifteen Chihuahua pups being flown to New York so they can be adopted into loving homes

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Animal Care and Control officer Le-Ellis Brown kisses Malibu goodbye before the chihuahua boards a New York-bound flight at San Francisco International airport.

<p>Animal Care and Control officer Le-Ellis Brown kisses Malibu goodbye before the chihuahua boards a New York-bound flight at San Francisco International airport.</p>

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Animal Care and Control officer Le-Ellis Brown kisses Malibu goodbye before the chihuahua boards a New York-bound flight at San Francisco International airport.

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