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Puppies and Snakes and a Pilot Jeff, oh my!

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Jeff is an equal opportunity pilot be it pups, kitties, potbellied pigs, bunnies and yes, even reptiles! They need rescue homes too and Jeff is always happy to help.  Big thank you once again Jeff!

In his own words:

The day started with a 5′ Boa Constrictor that needed a ride from Key West to the Orlando area. (Snakes travel extremely well in a pillow case on the co-pilots seat).

Jeff and his Boa, this ones not fluffy!

My first stop was in Marianna, FL which is northwest of Tallahassee. The Chipley shelter had 5 adult dogs that needed to get to Stuart, FL on the east coast of Florida just south of Orlando.

Jeff with one of his new pals !

I stopped in Valkaria to drop off the snake and then went to Stuart to deliver the dogs before heading back to the Keys. 1000 nautical miles flown on a picture perfect day and 6 critters starting new journeys.

Another one of the 5 adult dogs saved this trip!

As an added note – The Chipley shelter had been known as a high kill shelter for quite a while. Belva (the euthanasia tech and the person with the drive to find these pups new homes) told me that with the help of many rescues and transporters she was able to move over 160 dogs last month and that her euthanasia rate has dropped significantly!!
 
Jeff
Cirrus SR22
N630LD (Lucky Dog)

The Littlest of the 5

Last but not least!