“The goal of The Pilots N Paws 5000 is to increase awareness among pilots and aircraft owners across the country of the dire need for animal transports,” says Jon Wehrenberg, co-founder of Pilots N Paws. “Pilot’s involvement can help to save thousands of animals from euthanasia. We are committed to increasing the number of pilots and plane owners involved in Pilots N Paws so that no request for transport goes unanswered.”
Pilots N Paws (PNP), an online network that connects pilots, plane owners, animal rescues and shelters to help animals, is the spark behind this special event.
AOPA has donated services to heighten public awareness and encourages their pilot members to consider joining in for the PNP event. The event is endorsed by Patty Wagstaff, aerobatic pilot, and author Ted Kerasote.
Pilots N Paws is a 501c3 organization; pilot expenses relating to transports are tax deductible.
Ideally, the distance between the sending and receiving parties should be approximately 300 miles, which is an average distance for general aviation pilots.
For more information on how to connect to help, visit the PNP Web site.
Photographs, courtesy Pilots N Paws rescue network.
Pilot Steve Shivers transported Sally, a black pit-bull mix that was part of a prisoner training program in Georgia to a new home. Below, “Fizzle” found a new home in Pennsylvania.
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