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Pilots for Paws

emmysmom — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:10:35 GMT

Anyone familiar with this wonderful rescue service? Would love to get involved..wish I was a pilot..what a fabulous job, joining homeless dogs with their forever families. The pictures on their facebook page are precious, they have a calender now for sale with proceeds going to their agency.

https://www.facebook.com/pilotsnpawsfanpage?ref=nf

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Pandalady — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:44:14 GMT

Aww...thanks for sharing this information, graceandmercy! What a blessing this organization is! I wonder if they have a web page? I don't Facebook but would love to check out the calendars. Hugs to you and Emmy!

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emmysmom — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:05:41 GMT

Hi Panda!!! I sent you the link..I would love to somehow get in touch with these pilots. My uncle used to fly around in those small planes..I was raised on planes, since my dad worked for TWA..remember that airline?? We got to travel the world, I was a lucky little girl! Guess it got in my blood..have you seen the pictures of the dogs looking out the windows of the plane?? Precious!! My aunt joined Vista volunteers after her husband died and moved to Alaska! You had to travel by boat as she lived in such a remote place. She loved working with the Eskimos, and made such a difference..I guess its my turn now, to do something meaningful!

http://www.pilotsnpaws.org/

Thanks Panda, Emmy sends you hugs and kisses, she's the inspiration..I want to help other dogs! Love you, Emmy's mom~

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Pandalady — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 02:55:07 GMT

Thank you for sending the link to this wonderful website and for sharing your passion for it. Hugs, prayers and love from me to you and Miss Emmy!Panda

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emmysmom — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:57:54 GMT

Panda..thanks! I am sending prayers and love to you regarding your surgery Tuesday! I don't know a sweeter person then you! Please lmk when you're feeling better! Em and I will be waiting! Remember, God has you in the palm of HIS hand..No weapon formed against you will prosper!!! Read the 91st Psalm daily..I am starting to do this as well. It will comfort you!

Emmy's mom~

Re: Pilots for Paws

Topaz Gem — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:26:29 GMT

Awhile back, someone had posted a thread about this organization. They do wonderful work. In my area, we routinely get carloads of dogs from high kill shelters in the south, as we have a shortage of available dogs to adopt in my region. New Englanders tend to be pretty diligent about getting their animals fixed, so there isn't a huge stray problem here.

There's nothing that makes me happier than to see film clips of these dogs arriving with their humans waiting for them to bring them to their new homes.

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doxie1 — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:42:24 GMT

They just did a huge rescue of around 700 from the south. It was amazing to see all the planes lining up to load the furries. I got emotional as I saw the planes leave one by one. On their website there are all sorts of ways you can help so view it and see if any work for you. It is amazing to read the rescue stories.

doxie

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Kachina624 — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:09:26 GMT

You can work with animal rescue without being a pilot. You can work directly with the animals which is immensely satisfying. I've been involved with collie rescue for almost 12 years. I've fostered and transported dogs, brushed out matted coats and bathed dogs, done home visits, have picked them up at the pound and other places, you name it... you can make some nice friends and the dogs love you too.

Our group just participated in the placement of about 150 dogs seized from a hoarder situation in the Houston area. We sent two vans over 800 miles to pick up 11 dogs from Houston Collie Rescue, the guardian of the animals. I fostered one of the dogs and just finalized my adoption of her. She became extremely ill about her third week here and almost died, but pulled through. This 50 lb. hunk of love has been on my lap most of the evening. All the dogs craved any human attention.

I think Houston Collie Rescue may still have a few dogs. Rocky Mountain Collie Rescue in Pueblo also has some, including some puppies if anyone is interested. Both groups have Facebook pages where you can get more information. The dogs are mostly Smooth (short haired) Collies, a variety recognized by the AKC.

Here's a picture of my little sweetie.

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Topaz Gem — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:48:14 GMT

On 12/2/2014 kachina624 said:
You can work with animal rescue without being a pilot. You can work directly with the animals which is immensely satisfying. I've been involved with collie rescue for almost 12 years. I've fostered and transported dogs, brushed out matted coats and bathed dogs, done home visits, have picked them up at the pound and other places, you name it... you can make some nice friends and the dogs love you too.

Our group just participated in the placement of about 150 dogs seized from a hoarder situation in the Houston area. We sent two vans over 800 miles to pick up 11 dogs from Houston Collie Rescue, the guardian of the animals. I fostered one of the dogs and just finalized my adoption of her. She became extremely ill about her third week here and almost died, but pulled through. This 50 lb. hunk of love has been on my lap most of the evening. All the dogs craved any human attention.

I think Houston Collie Rescue may still have a few dogs. Rocky Mountain Collie Rescue in Pueblo also has some, including some puppies if anyone is interested. Both groups have Facebook pages where you can get more information. The dogs are mostly Smooth (short haired) Collies, a variety recognized by the AKC.

Here's a picture of my little sweetie.

Kachina, what a beautiful dog. I have never seen a short-haired collie, but they are gorgeous dogs and probably much easier to care for, for the average person. Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

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TexasMom1 — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:50:32 GMT

Kachina, you have one gorgeous dog! Bless you for taking her into your home. What is her name?

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HisElk — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:54:20 GMT

Thanks to the OP for this thread. My husband and I met through learning how to fly single engine planes; we even got married at our local airport.

That said, I knew that Pilots for Paws existed and they do wonderful work. Thanks for the link to their site; I just ordered one of the 2015 calendars for hubby.

Kachina, you have one beautiful dog. She's a very lucky girl!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:21:50 GMT

Her name is Cassidy. The Smoothies are popular in the hotter states, especially Arizona. They've been very much favored by AKC judges in shows the past few years so breeders are breeding more of them. I can give her a good brushing in 30 seconds. She has the sweet, loving collie disposition. I'll enter her in herding instinct testing in May and see if she's any good at that.

Re: Pilots for Paws

emmysmom — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:38:06 GMT

On 12/2/2014 kachina624 said:
You can work with animal rescue without being a pilot. You can work directly with the animals which is immensely satisfying. I've been involved with collie rescue for almost 12 years. I've fostered and transported dogs, brushed out matted coats and bathed dogs, done home visits, have picked them up at the pound and other places, you name it... you can make some nice friends and the dogs love you too.

Our group just participated in the placement of about 150 dogs seized from a hoarder situation in the Houston area. We sent two vans over 800 miles to pick up 11 dogs from Houston Collie Rescue, the guardian of the animals. I fostered one of the dogs and just finalized my adoption of her. She became extremely ill about her third week here and almost died, but pulled through. This 50 lb. hunk of love has been on my lap most of the evening. All the dogs craved any human attention.

I think Houston Collie Rescue may still have a few dogs. Rocky Mountain Collie Rescue in Pueblo also has some, including some puppies if anyone is interested. Both groups have Facebook pages where you can get more information. The dogs are mostly Smooth (short haired) Collies, a variety recognized by the AKC.

Here's a picture of my little sweetie.

Kachina, you are my hero, would love to be near you and help..your collie is gorgeous..You can see the sweetness, thank you for all you do. Animals have always been my passion..I hope to get involved someday. Please give your beautiful baby a hug from Emmy and I!!