Who we are:

The mission of Paws in Flight Rescue, is to provide charitable air transportation services for the rescue and relocation of animals in need. Our organization coordinates volunteer pilots and ground teams to safely transport at-risk, abandoned, or displaced animals from overcrowded shelters and disaster zones to approved foster or adoption partners. Through education, advocacy, and outreach, Paws in Flight Rescue promotes responsible pet ownership, supports no-kill initiatives, and fosters community involvement in animal welfare.

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Dog in transport crate

Every mile matters

  • Save dogs from overcrowded shelters
  • Support vetted rescue partners
  • Fund fuel, crates, and vet care

How Rescue Transport Works

1. Identify at-risk dogs

We work with shelters and rescues to find dogs who need transport to survive or be adopted.

2. Plan the route

Volunteers sign up for legs of the journey by car or air, ensuring safe, comfortable travel.

3. Travel to safety

Dogs are loaded into secure crates, given breaks, and monitored along the way.

4. Forever homes

Receiving rescues and adopters welcome the dogs and help them start a new life.

Community Forum

Browse forums like Bulletins & Events, General Discussions, and Guidelines for Pilots and Rescues. Each section contains its own topics and conversation threads, just like a classic phpBB board.

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Get Involved

Volunteer Driver

Drive a leg of a transport route, from an hour in your local area to full-day trips. Every mile you cover gets dogs closer to safety.

Foster & Overnight Holds

Offer a safe place for dogs to rest between legs, especially on long-distance transports.

Donate

Fuel, health certificates, crates, and emergency vet care are all funded by donors like you.

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