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Mama’s Boy

Mama’s Boy

It’s always such a good feeling to hear about the animals flown by our volunteer pilots once they find a loving home. Some lucky animals are really lucky to have an amazing group of pilot and ground volunteers, but it wouldn’t be possible without loving adopters. Joey is one such lucky pup. With the help [...]

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Bee Bee Takes to the Skies and Wins a TON of Hearts!

Bee Bee Takes to the Skies and Wins a TON of Hearts!

Leslie, a volunteer at Pender County Animal Control in Burgaw, NC shares a very incredible, heartwarming story involving pilot Christophe Masiero… Christophe set out on 2/2 to do Polly’s transport to Virginia, and he was so wonderfully kind to stop by Wallace, NC on his way home to pick up Bee Bee. The trip was [...]

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Bald Eagle Transport

Bald Eagle Transport

The Maryland Independent newspaper ran a story by Sara K. Taylor on Feb. 15, 2013 titled The Eagle Has Landed (click to visit the newspaper’s website).  The story follows. It’s been a long flight for the young female bald eagle, but the bird has finally landed at her new home in Nanjemoy. The Nanjemoy Creek [...]

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Oklahoma to Colorado

Oklahoma to Colorado

This transport started with a post by Blair Crandell of Zsa Zsa’s Sheltie Rescue of Oklahoma to transport a senior husky mix named Rusty from Oklahoma City to Denver. I offered to fly the second half of the flight from somewhere in Kansas to Denver. PnP pilot Zack Humphrey offered to fly the first half, [...]

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Nelli Hitches a Ride with Jason

Nelli Hitches a Ride with Jason

Jason Dearchs moved a beautiful McNab/Border Collie mix, Nelli, from Twentynine Palms, CA to Mesa, AZ.  Nelli is a 2 year old, female pup that now has a much better chance for a bright future.

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Karma & Gracie

Karma & Gracie

Such a long, but wonderful, day for momma (now known as “Karma”) and her puppies! I cannot thank everyone enough for helping us save this precious family, most of whom already have amazing forever homes waiting for them. Rescue involves quick and immediate action, so our thanks start with Tulsa based Karen, who alerted us [...]

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A Windy Day Only a Rescue Dog and Pilot Could Appreciate!

A Windy Day Only a Rescue Dog and Pilot Could Appreciate!

Albert Adams out of Tampa, FL faced some strong winds to get a lucky dog to her new home.  The flight was for Florida Boxer Rescue, and Albert shares the story… I received an email from Laura Sawyer with Florida Boxer Rescue. She had a 3 yr old female down in South Florida who had a [...]

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Kisses From Kisses

Kisses From Kisses

Scott Messinger takes to the skies to help another set of dogs… This Pilots N Paws trip started out to be a quick run to Raleigh Durham but evolved into a marathon of takeoffs and landings as we hopscotched around the Carolina”s picking up and dropping off.  Word was out that we had extra space, [...]

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PnP Graduate: Ellie

PnP Graduate: Ellie

There are so many volunteers and adopting families it is hard to thank them all for making a difference in the lives of innocent animals. Joan already made a difference by taking in a beautiful eskiee that didn’t have a home. She took another step in the circle and thanked Greg Harper and Dale Brekke [...]

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NOT just ‘Another Statistic’

NOT just ‘Another Statistic’

Penny Eims, a reporter with examiner.com, tells the tale of Blue, A Dog Who Narrowly Escaped Being Just ‘Another Statistic‘ (2/23/13).   Blue’s heroine is Michelle Aylward.  Michelle is a very active volunteer with Pilots N Paws.  She does a great deal of ground transport with PNP and has assisted on several flights. Each day, countless [...]

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