Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. When i arrived at the rescue location, tyrion was running up the freeway onramp towards super fast traffic. The idea for the organization was born when jon agreed to help debi fly a rescued doberman from florida to south carolina to save the dogs life. Laura has flown over 150 animals including two goats. On saturday, september 29 spca florida transfered in 15 canines through its partnership with pilots n paws pnp. This site is intended to be a meeting place for those who rescue, shelter or foster animals, and volunteer pilots. Ellies favorite book is radars dream the story of a shelter dog named radar.
This book tells of how pilots n paws began, with one rescuer and one pilot discussing the possibility of other pilots jumping at the chance for an excuse to fly for a good cause. In addition, various items were on hand for purchase, such as pilots n paws caps, books, and tshirts, with all proceeds benefitting the. Our site is intended to be a meeting place for volunteers. Curl up with one or all of these truly inspirational books about. Pilots n paws was founded in 2008 by debi boies and pilot jon wehrenberg. Its amazing how many loving, loyal dogs are put to death to make room for more dogs coming into kill shelters. Pilots volunteer their time and aircraft to the sending and receiving parties. This is not a complementary therapy, but i just recently learned about this wonderful organization and had to share. Pilots n paws pet rescue services pilot rescue for pets. The book dog is my copilot tells the story behind pilots n paws, the worlds most highflying animalrescue organization. Founded in 2008 by animal rescue volunteer debi boise and her pilotfriend jon wehrehnberg, pilots n paws has rescued hundreds of animals to date, and theyre not stopping anytime soon. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. The intent of pilots n paws is to provide an environment in which volunteers can come together and arrange or schedule rescue flights, overnight foster care or shelter, and all other related activities.
Thanks to patrick, pnps star is about to get even brighter. Luckily, i got some help from two offduty officers. Pilots n paws is a network of private pilots who use their personal small aircraft to help transport animals from crowded shelters to new foster homes and families. The boies family was adopting a doberman from tallahassee, fla. Tyrion an injured pit bull rescued a moment before. As soon as i heard their story, i knew this needed to be a book. This site is intended to be a meeting place for those who rescue, shelter or foster animals, and volunteer pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of animals. And shockingly enough to the rescue workers, this is exactly what the pilots did. Reading this book makes one want to help, however one can, the dogs in need. Why does pilots n paws claim credit for the work of others.
Pilots n paws is the collective brainchild of debi and bob boies and jon wehrenberg of landrum, s. This book hits home with the never ending sea of dogs in need of rescue. This book tells of how pilots n paws began, with one rescuer and one pilot discussing the possibility of other pilots jumping at the chance for an excuse to fly for a. Pilots and paws is a non profit organization to help save the lives of dogs in need. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pilots n paws makes a forum available for people to use and communicate but to claim supreme credit for the work of others and hide the truth or play a silent role in editing it out, well, thats just nasty in my book. Pilots n paws is an electronic meeting place for those seeking to make arrangements for rescue flights. Dog is my copilot tells the story of pilots n paws, the worlds most unique and highflying animal rescue organization.
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