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[emmysmom]

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

[Pandalady]

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!

[emmysmom]

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~

[Pandalady]

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

[emmysmom]

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~

[Topaz Gem]

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.

[doxie1]

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

[Kachina624]

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.

[Topaz Gem]

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.

[TexasMom1]

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