Posted on 05/11/2012 6:42:21 AM PDT by KeyLargo
Puppy Love: Pilots To The Rescue
16 dogs and 6 cats were rescued thanks to the help of two volunteers from Pilots N Paws
By Sandra Torres and Stefan Holt Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Seven thousand feet over Central Illinois, a chocolate lab puppy rests its head on the shoulder of pilot Pete Tobin, seemingly lulled to sleep by the hum of the plane’s engine.
“On every rescue there’s about one dog that stands out,” Pete says through the headset, “one that makes it special and makes it all worth it. This little guy is the most special one on this trip.”
Just hours ago, this special little guy was in line to be euthanized at the Wayne County Humane Society. Instead he and 16 other dogs, plus six cats, were taken to the Fairfield Municipal Airport, where they were loaded into the back of a small, single-engine Columbia 350. A plane that normally seats four humans is now flying 22 strayed, orphaned and unwanted animals to Chicago on a flight path towards a brighter future.
Pete and his wife, Karen Johnson, are part of a growing corps of aviators who volunteer their weekends and their personal planes to support rescue flights posted on an Internet forum called Pilots N Paws.
The organization was founded in 2008 and serves as an online meeting place for animal rescue groups to coordinate with more than 2,500 general aviation pilots willing to use their personal airplanes to transport shelter animals to towns where they could be adopted.
(Excerpt) Read more at nbcchicago.com ...
“Awwwww Thanks for the post. “
You are welcome.
Most of us plane and pilot owners and renters are just like most everyone else in dealing with this Obama economy and not “fat cats” as the left like to refer to all of us. We sacrifice a lot so that we can afford a few hours to enjoy our hobby and volunteer to provide free services to young kids, sick kids and animals and encourage others to come along with us and enjoy the freedom of flight.
See:
Heidi’s Adventure c1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9FbpoVU7Jo
I am not a trucker but as a driver of a cage I have bikers backs....unless the bikes are on the go fast crotch rockets......can’t keep up with them.....
Had I known, I would have contributed. Now that I know, FReepmail me where I can contribute. You are AWESOME!
Thanks for all you do. *hugs*
I will help however I can. Freepmail me. Please. Dogs need love!
Contributions to Pilots n Paws in the United States are tax-exempt to the extent provided by law. You can also mail your contribution to :
Pilots N Paws, 4651 Howe Road, Landrum, S.C. 29356
Link:
http://pilotsnpaws.org/donate/
God bless you, Kimmers.
God does bless me, but you brought tears to my eyes....I am very touched....
God does bless me, but you brought tears to my eyes....I am very touched....
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