July 28th Todd and I started our 71st Pilots N Paws Rescue at Moontown (3M5) airport.  Weather was a little hazy and warm departing Moontown. We took off towards Walker county airport to meet Tracy Raburn. Weather was smooth but warm when we landed at Walker county airport.  We loaded 6 puppies; A Great Dane mix of 40 pounds, litter of 3 puppies weighing 8 pounds each, Sheppard mix weighing 40 pounds. The Sheppard was very active and strong and she did not like the crate. It took a little while for her to calm down. There was a black and white mix girl with a blue eye.  She was so calm and loving. She was found in a trap in the woods, unfortunately her siblings didn’t make it. After loading the airplane with all passengers, Todd and I took off for Bainbridge Ga. On departure, Walker County weather was getting hotter and hazy with a few bumps. At 7000’ the air was cool and smooth for the pups’ flight.  Everyone on board took a little nap for most of the flight. We transferred the pups to Dr. Donna Shannon’s aircraft. She flew the pups to Sanford, Florida and met up with the rescues. 

As with all freedom flights, this one was particularly complex and chaotic (organized chaos), but ended very successful without much deviation or delay.  We appreciate how hard Pilots N Paws staff, the volunteers, and the flight crews work facilitating constantly changing dogs, destinations, times, and weather.

Unfortunately many others aren’t as lucky, and as you all know, the only answer to this devastating issue is to spay/neuter/rescue. All of these dogs are really sweet, and they deserve to be curled up on the living room floor at night not tossed out like trash.

Todd and Mary Brooks 

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