By BARRY BURLESON Editor, The South Reporter Online Ingrid Steiner-Wedige said it’s a match that was meant to be. She lives in Stillman Valley, IL. She found just the pet she was looking for down South in Marshall County. “Mimi is the perfect dog,” said Wedige, via telephone from her home. “She’s gentle, calm, a [...]

At Pilots N Paws we love to hear stories from those who adopt rescue animals flown by our volunteer pilots. We recently heard from Cliff’s family, the Schmidt’s, who adopted him in February 2011. Their story is one of chance meeting. The week before Christmas 2010 their Hazel died; she had been in their family [...]

By Janice Wood, General Aviation News Being a pilot is much more than having a passion for flight. True pilots enjoy using their passion to help others. That’s why pilots in Port Lavaca, Texas, recently took flight to complete a very special mission and help two organizations, Pilots N Paws and Great Escape Rescued K9s. Each [...]

Congratulations Pilots N Paws for being issued our Dog Rescue and Relief Award! We only issue this award to organizations that have made great efforts to save dogs and puppies and strive to give all canines a better life. We strongly feel that Pilots N Paws is responsible for not only saving countless dog’s lives [...]

Written by Erin Donovan (Special thank you to Erin and WBIR for your continued support of Pilots N Paws) Photos: Courtesy of Erin Donovan, WBIR I got a text early this morning saying that a pilot was taking off from Jackson, Tennessee with a three-legged beagle and he was ready for our bushel of basset [...]

Westchester was found in the streets of the Bronx, nearly dead, with open wounds through to the bone of both of his back legs. They were grossly infected. His ribs were protruding and his head was skeletal .He could barely walk. His rescuers were determined not to lose him. Air Twiga Animal Rescue and Pilots [...]

It was a busy week for Zachary Bryson. Story Number 1: Skipper is a border collie that was rescued from the Wichita Humane Society. His final destination of transport was Torrance Airport, CA, but it turns our his trip would take quite a few detours. Skipper was transported from Wichita, KS to Albuquerque (ABQ) during the [...]

Pilots N Paws book arriving this June—pre-order your copy today! It’s not quite on approach yet…but the wait is almost over! Author Patrick Regan reports that Dog Is My Copilot, his new book that recounts the founding of PNP and takes readers along on 25 life-saving rescue missions, will be available in stores on June [...]

TIME.com profiles the story of “Charlie” “Charlie” was saved from death more then once.  He was believed to have been used to train fighting dogs, a terrible plight for this sweet dog, and next found himself in a kill shelter.   Thanks to caring rescue volunteers and four pilots who worked together to fly him to find [...]

Ala. dogs on special flight to new home Updated: Friday, 16 Mar 2012, 10:01 PM CDT Published : Friday, 16 Mar 2012, 1:56 PM CDT Paige Malone BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) – A plane took off from the Bay Minette Airport Friday with some very special cargo; seven dogs that were saved from death row [...]