As this Web Site's creator and maintainer, I am always proud of the work that Tamara and others are doing and happy to be able to help in their efforts. Here's another story that hit close to me. My brother Pierre and a group of other pilots recently flew over forty dogs and cats from almost certain death in Georgia to a "no kill" shelter in Florida. I'm including my brother's account and some links you can follow for more information. Hope this makes your day like it did mine.
...I don't quite know where to start because it was a very emotional experience, just the enormity of the airlift, the fellowship and camaraderie, putting faces to names, but mainly the whole objective of so many innocent lives saved.
One of the burly, 6 foot something line guys who helped unload my airplane, became teary-eyed and offered God's blessings more than once. When I told him that there were four more airplanes coming, all loaded with animals, he froze, awed by the idea of 40 something little critters saved.
I can't recall another time about anything that I've done that has brought this much satisfaction and emotional reward! Hard to put into words.
Y'know, they also need temporary foster parents for animals making long trips, where half a dozen pilots are used to each do 300-400 mile legs. They need the animal housed for a day or two 'til the next pilot can come, either because of weather or work schedules. So go to
www.pilotsnpaws.org and add your name
We were given forms, signed at both ends by the rescue teams, so we can get an expense deduction from the IRS.
Best,
The Humane Society
Companions Animal Hospital
Animal Hospital on the Ridge
Alley Cat Allies
