TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- An air traveler said his dog, Ty, went missing en route from Los Angeles to Tampa, Fla., one week ago and he blames Delta Airlines for the mix-up.

Frank Ramano and his 6-year-old dog boarded the flight Oct. 31 at Los Angeles International Airport, but when Ramano got off the plane in Tampa, Ty wasn't there.


It's been one week since Ty went missing, and Ramano said he's stuck in Tampa until he finds out what happened to his best friend.

"To me it sounds like they don't care. They sound like they lost a piece of baggage. No. He's family. He's like my best friend. He's another part of our family," Ramano told WTSP-TV, Tampa.

Delta initially told Ramano Ty chewed out of his crate but made it to Tampa. Baggage handlers later told WEAR-TV, Tampa, the dog never arrived at Tampa International Airport.

Ramano said he adopted the dog last year when he was homeless.

"He was like a big anxiety pill. He would help me through the rough times," he said.

"I just want him home safe. I just want him back. I just want to be reunited with Ty again."