He is brought to the airport and meets the friendly pilots n paws pilot who flies radar to his forever family. I am posting this update to the orginial request to let you all know that the week as been chosenwe are going to do our best to put plans in motion for the week starting sat. Pilots and paws is a non profit organization to help save the lives of dogs in need. In addition, various items were on hand for purchase, such as pilots n paws caps, books, and tshirts, with all proceeds benefitting the. Our site is intended to be a meeting place for volunteers engaged in the valuable services of rescuing, sheltering and adopting animals, and volunteer pilots and plane owners willing to assist with animal transportation. The idea for the organization was born when jon agreed to help debi fly a rescued doberman from florida to south carolina to save the dogs life. Pilots n paws was founded in 2008 by animallover debi boies and pilot jon wehrenberg. Pilots n paws does not coordinate transports andor rescue animals. Pilots n paws is dedicated to transporting animals from the deplorable. When faa examiner peyton enloe presented me my pilots license on a sunny july 4th day many years ago, he gave me more.
Flying zoe, a homeless border collie to her new home in phoenix with the help of pilots and paws. In 2012 patricks book, dog is my copilot was published, a collection of 24 rescue flights, some with very. Whether or not you have a pilot s license, if you love flying, then you will love these 10 mustread aviation books. These transports rescue adoptable dogs andor cats from kill shelters and moves them into. All our automotive pet supplies are well padded, thick, and have a silicone nonslip backing our diamond stitched design with extra layers of fabric are reinforced pressure points ensure durability. Pilots n paws cannot be held responsible or liable for any flights. At the same time being entertaining and oriented to aviation, these books are well worth to read for pilots as the extension of professional skills and knowledge, as well as professional inspiration while working in aviation field. Coordinating commercial flights with rescues and shelters in canada. Pilots n paws was founded in 2008 by debi boies and pilot jon wehrenberg. Pilots n paws executive director kate quinn noted that its common for many animals to begin their aviation journey among the wideopen farmlands, rolling hills, and coastal areas of the south and end their general aviation flight with families living in the more densely populated northeast. Pilots who volunteer for pilots n paws or similar, what was your experience like. Pnp is a 501c3 organization that saves thousands of lives each year by.
Pilots n paws an organization that brings together. Pilots n paws is a national nonprofit that partners volunteer pilots with rescue animals to provide dogs with a flight that could save their lives. Reading this book makes one want to help, however one can, the dogs in need. So far, pilots n paws has recruited some 370 pilots and 2,000 members on its website. The idea first took flight when jon agreed to help debi by flying a rescued doberman from florida to south carolina, to save the dogs life. Pilots n paws is helping the montgomery county animal shelter alleviate overcrowding by moving adoptable animals to other parts of the country. Pilots n paws is dedicated to transporting animals from the deplorable conditions in some of americas deadliest animal shelters and bringing them to happy, healthy homes. The trip was a success and the two started thinking about how to rescue other animals, since pet overpopulation was. The pilots n paws organization transporting rescue dogs. Flights are the responsibility and liability of the sending and receiving parties and pilots.
Protect your front seat not just from pet hair, claws, or muddy paws, but from sweat, dirt and all the messes of life. Pilots n paws flying pets to safety, love, and forever. Laura has flown over 150 animals including two goats. Established in february 2008, the nonprofit group pilots n paws was started when cofounders debi boies and pilot jon wehrenberg discovered that aviation could be a huge blessing to animals that needed to be transported from highkill shelters to nonkill shelters, or even new homes. Discover pilots n paws, an organization that airlifts dogs, cats and more out of harms way.
Life is funny and can change in a blink, so always remember to paws and think. Pilots n paws goes to the birds phoenix landing blog. Pilots n paws has a fleet of volunteer pilots with private planes who transport dogs in need of rescue, shelter or a new home. As soon as i heard their story, i knew this needed to be a book. Pilots who volunteer for pilots npaws or similar, what. Pilots fly everything from king airs and 340s to sr22s and 172s on mercy missions. I am in a situation where my parents are still paying for the majority of my flying. But here is what pilots n paws is telling people for this award. Its amazing how many loving, loyal dogs are put to death to make room for more dogs coming into kill shelters. Pilots n paws is a websitebased meeting place for volunteers engaged in the valuable services of rescuing, sheltering and adopting animals, and volunteer pilots and plane owners willing to assist with animal transportation. This week, pilots n paws is seeking to transport 5,000 animals to safety in a flurry of flights designed to raise awareness of the charity and draw attention to the importance of spaying and. Why does pilots n paws claim credit for the work of others.
Pilots n paws pilots jim bordoni and sam taylor with their special passengers. Pilots n paws is an organization where its online forum allows rescues, shelters and fosters to hook up with pilots who own airplanes so that they can coordinate these transports. The book highlights and outlines how a pilots n paws rescue takes place. Pilots n paws is a network of private pilots who use their personal small aircraft to help transport animals from crowded shelters to new foster homes and families. Their uncle pilots a small plane and the children want to travel with him to the christmas destination, instead of. Book your flight today and use code pilotsnpaws to show your support. This book hits home with the never ending sea of dogs in need of rescue. Paws and claws rescue and resort is starting a weekly storytime with susan series. See what valuable lessons weaver digs up, in this childrens book series about a playful pup. In recognition of all of the volunteer pilots and rescue workers that go the extra mile every single day, flynyon is offering 40% off all products through the weekend and donating a portion of the proceeds to pilots n paws.
The trip was a success and the two brainstormed on how to. Inspired by the true story of a portland, oregon, cat who stole. We almost didnt make it to agua dulce with all 3 kittens, several people wanted to keep one or more of them. Pilots n paws is a 501c3 organization that brings together volunteers from across the country to connect general aviation pilots with rescue volunteers to transport animals in need. Pilots n paws volunteer joseph radford is missing for. Kate says, we have a pilot program for the books in maryland, virginia and ohio. When a shelter is faced with killing unwanted dogs they can contact pilots n paws and see if a rescue coordinator can relocate the. Pilots n paws also holds a registered trademark for the term pilots n paws and lists the accompanying services as providing a website through which animal rescue providers and aircraft owners and pilots can connect to each other to arrange and discuss the rescue and delivery of animals. Pilots n paws is a 501c3 organization, so reasonable flying expenses are taxdeductible. Some sad and disapointing news to report about pilots n paws. If i was to do a pilots n paws mission as a charitable flight is there a way my parents could write this off as a. So i fired off an email to debi boies, the founder and director of pilots n paws pilotsnpaws.
Pilots n paws is a 501c3 charitable organization who through the help of general aviation volunteer pilots, transport rescue animals by air. All the pilots give their time, their planes and fuel to help get animals that need rides from fosters to their loving, new homes, or from shelters to foster homes. This is a book about two children, their uncle and their dog, santa paws. The idea first took flight when jon agreed to help.
On saturday, september 29 spca florida transfered in 15 canines through its partnership with pilots n paws pnp. This book tells of how pilots n paws began, with one rescuer and one pilot discussing the possibility of other pilots jumping at the chance for an excuse to fly for a. The book is inspiring for every pilot by sharing a unique magic of piloting an airplane. Spca florida to participate in rescue flight event involving more than 300 pets and 80 pilots lakeland, fl, september 18, 2012 on saturday, september 29 spca florida will transfer in 15 canines through its partnership with pilots n paws pnp. Flying off to a better life animals in one kentucky county are getting a better chance at being adopted thanks to a program. This site is intended to be a meeting place for those who rescue, shelter or foster animals, and volunteer pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of animals.
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