Podcasts about pilots n paws

In this episode of The Flying Midwest Podcast, we sit down with Alyssa Miller, a passionate and driven pilot who logged an impressive 1,000 flight hours in just three years. But her story goes far beyond the numbers—Alyssa has used her pilot certificate as a tool for good, dedicating her time and talents to humanitarian flying missions across the country.From providing disaster relief flights after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, to flying rescue animals for Pilots N Paws, and transporting patients to life-saving medical appointments, Alyssa shares her incredible journey and how aviation has become her platform for purpose.We dive into:

n this episode of Fly the Transition, we dive into the powerful impact volunteer flying can have on your aviation career. Whether you're looking to build flight hours, expand your network, or simply give back to the community, flying for charity offers unique opportunities to achieve all three. From disaster relief missions to medical transport and veteran assistance, volunteer pilots are at the forefront of making a difference. We explore the key organizations involved in volunteer flying, such as Pilots N Paws, Angel Flight, and Aerobridge, highlighting the mission and requirements for each. Plus, we'll discuss the essential benefits of these flying opportunities, including the invaluable connections you'll make with fellow pilots, aviation professionals, and those in need. In addition to the personal and professional rewards, we'll cover the tax-deductible side of volunteer flying, offering insights into what you can claim, what documentation you'll need, and why it's crucial to consult with a tax professional. Join us as we navigate the world of volunteer flying, and learn how you can soar for a cause, build your hours, and make a real difference in the world. Don't miss out on this inspiring and informative episode that combines aviation passion with giving back. Freedom Aviation Network: ⁠https://www.freedomaviationnetwork.org⁠ Veterans Airlift Command: https://veteransairlift.org Pilots N Paws: https://www.pilotsnpaws.org AeroBridge: https://aerobridge.org/ Angel Flight: https://www.angelflight.com/ AeroExploration: Check out Jim's new YouTube Channel. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Community: If you enjoy Fly the Transition and want to continue the conversation, consider joining our Discord community. To request an invite, simply reach out to Jim by email or social media. Social Media Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flyingmidwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flythetranstion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jim on Instagram: ⁠@flymidwestjim⁠ Email: ⁠Flythetransition@gmail.com⁠ Sponsor Information:Support our sponsors and affiliates who help make this podcast possible! Affiliate Links: Lightspeed Headsets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flying Eyes Sunglasses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=Flyingmidwest23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Flyingmidwest10 for 10% off your purchase Fly the Transition Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flyingmidwest.com/merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Information: Do you have questions or comments about the show? Do you have an idea for a future episode? Do you want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠flythetransition@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or connect with Jim through social media or the website.

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Dr. Brian, a urologist and pilot from Buffalo, airlifts dogs from high-kill shelters to foster homes as part of Pilots N Paws. Norwegian forests have tripled in size over the last century, highlighting an environmental success. In Germany, children discover 1,000 silver coins from the 14th century while getting their swimming pool built. In Florida, Gary King promotes happiness with subliminal advertising through his 'Happiness Experiment,' which has positively impacted people's lives. Lastly, Ikea Sweden sets a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas, emphasizing the importance of sleep.00:00 Dr. Brian's Canine Rescue Flights01:39 Norwegian Forests Triple in Size02:01 German Household Discovers 14th Century Silver Coins02:25 The Happiness Experiment in Florida03:21 Guinness World Record: Largest Pajama Party at Ikea04:06 Conclusion and How to Support the ShowUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Calling all pilots, dreamers, and changemakers! Tune in for heartwarming stories of daring rescue missions, expert advice for a thriving aviation career, and actionable tips for ANYONE who wants to turn their passion into purpose. Listen to this episode with  David Weeks that'll leave you motivated and ready to make a real difference through charitable flying!   Key takeaways to listen for How to transition from a professional career to meaningful volunteer work Thrilling and touching stories from missions involving rescue dogs and patients Essential tips for aspiring pilots on navigating a successful aviation career The importance of thorough preparation and checklists in ensuring flight safety Memorable highlights and lessons from David's over 45 years of flying experience   Resources Pilots N Paws Liga International ForeFlight   About David Weeks David is a retired 787 Captain from American Airlines with over 45 years of flying experience. Throughout his impressive career, David has flown a wide variety of aircraft, from Cessnas to Learjets, and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the aviation industry. After taking early retirement, David dedicated his skills to charitable flying, volunteering for organizations like Angel Flight West, Pilots N Paws, and Flying Doctors of Mercy.    Passionate about using his aviation skills to help others, David has completed numerous missions, transporting rescue dogs and patients in need of critical medical care. Now flying a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet, David continues to make a significant impact through his volunteer work, combining his love for aviation with a deep commitment to service.   Connect with Us Website: Angel Flight West LinkedIn: Alan Underwood  YouTube: Plane Success Instagram: @thealanunderwood Facebook: Alan Underwood

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus speaks with her colleague, Dr. Kelly Muller, intern and future resident at AMC. Veterinary interns are fully-licensed veterinarians who have chosen to complete advanced training, often in preparation for a residency and board certification. Listen as they discuss:When Dr. Muller knew she wanted to become a veterinarianHow Dr. Muller's internship year is helping her become a specialist in neurologyWhat makes an internship at AMC especially valuableDr. Muller's goals for her upcoming residencyWhat Dr. Muller would like listeners to know about veterinary internshipsDr. Hohenhaus also interviews Anne and Andrew Zeneski, volunteers with Pilots N Paws, a wonderful non-profit organization dedicated to transporting rescue pets to their forever homes. Tune in to hear: How Pilots N Paws helps rescue animals Where dogs commonly fly to and from Why student pilots make great volunteers How Pilots N Paws connects with animals in need Anne's in-flight role Spreading the word about Pilots N Paws Also on this month's show: Viral trending animals, including how Oddball and his human, Swampy Marsh, helped save Little Penguins in Australia's Middle IslandAnimal news, including the rescue animals who had their own shining moment at the Met Gala, and the birth of a pair of the world's rarest pigletsListener Q&A Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

We talk to several pilots who fly puppies to better situations with Pilots N Paws and talk about what it means to them to do this work. Plus, if you were given the ultimatum of choosing between your girlfriend and your cat, what would you do? Man Choosing Rescue Cat Over Long-Term Girlfriend Cheered: 'Made My Choice' A Beloved Pet's Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough Pilots N Paws Help us keep pets and people together!

We talk to several pilots who fly puppies to better situations with Pilots N Paws and talk about what it means to them to do this work. Plus, if you were given the ultimatum of choosing between your girlfriend and your cat, what would you do? Man Choosing Rescue Cat Over Long-Term Girlfriend Cheered: 'Made My Choice' A Beloved Pet's Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough Pilots N Paws Help us keep pets and people together!

It's November 4, 2022. BoxerBlu and Bram are back teaching news for kids about a dog lawyer, new studies on what helps bridge the gap between poor and rich people, an 8th grade class helping an accused witch from Salem lose her witch status, a chess-playing robot in Russia breaking a 7 year-olds finger, and the National Statuary Hall Collection showcasing Amelia Earhart.

It's November 4, 2022. BoxerBlu and Bram are back teaching news for kids about a dog lawyer, new studies on what helps bridge the gap between poor and rich people, an 8th grade class helping an accused witch from Salem lose her witch status, a chess-playing robot in Russia breaking a 7 year-olds finger, and the National Statuary Hall Collection showcasing Amelia Earhart.

248 Eviation Alice Electric Aircraft's First Flight, Pilots N Paws + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Join now as a member to support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary 248 Eviation's electric aircraft Alice has its first test flight. Also, Max talks with Kate Quinn of Pilots N Paws talks about their mission and need for pilots. Millions of pets and animals are euthanized in the U.S. each year. However, many of them can be saved by moving then to urban areas where they have a better chance of being adopted. Flights are tax deductible to pilots who fly the missions. News Stories FAA Denies Republic Airways 1,500-Hour Exemption Petition Air race pilot mourned, Reno races suspended Air Taxi Company Kittyhawk Calls It Quits Eviation's Alice Achieves Milestone with First Flight of All-Electric Aircraft Flying Mag: Eviation's ‘Alice' Electric Demonstrator Flies for the First Time Vulture Downs Goshawk Burning smell ends IFR flight early All 10 Aboard Escape Burning Cessna Citation CJ3 Leak leads to fuel starvation Cirrus Aircraft expands Duluth operations Improper parts installation likely cause of deadly 2021 SC plane crash NTSB releases report on deadly Jacksboro, TN plane crash Mentioned in the Show Cirrus Icing Awareness Course Pilots N Paws website Pilots N Paws Facebook page Check Out Lightspeed's ANR Headsets Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1099 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

For the podcast's first anniversary, Dave Foley joins Access Answers to discuss the https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12459069/ (Energy IG Network), the 7 Habits of Highly Effective IG Programs, https://www.pilotsnpaws.org/ (Pilots N Paws), and more. Dave Foley: www.linkedin.com/in/davefoley/ Contact Us: info@accesssciences.com

With his restaurant business slowed by the pandemic, Eduard Seitan turned his energy toward another passion — taking flight for our furry friends in need.Find out more about Pilots N Paws on their websiteFollow Pilots N Paws on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. Tell us what’s making you smile! Send a voice memo to smile@wondery.com Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes--Support us by supporting our sponsors!Find your perfect fit with ThirdLove. For 10% off your first order, use promo code SMILE at ThirdLove.com/SMILEUpgrade your hard seltzer with Vizzy! Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com to try all four delicious flavors.

What are you doing with your spare time?   A Chicago restaurant owner named Eduard Seitan is using his old plane to transport cats and dogs to foster families and no-kill rescue organizations across the country. The flights are coordinated by Pilots N Paws, a nonprofit that connects volunteer pilots to animals who have been abused or are in danger from natural disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five thousand feet up, pilots are flying some very important cargo across the country. It’s not people or packages these men and women have loaded into the back of their planes: It’s puppies – squirmy, soft and sometimes sad homeless animals who need a new leash on life. In recent years, rescue-pilot programs have taken off in the South and Northeast. Pilots, almost all of them volunteers who give their time and money to the cause on the weekends, shepherd homeless animals from high-kill shelters in states where adoption rates are usually low, like Alabama and South Carolina, and fly them miles away to animal rescues in the northeast or Central Florida. The animals, many of them young dogs, are adopted or fostered in places where more people are looking to find a furry friend to take home.click to enlarge Given their wings and the selfless mission to save lives, it might seem apt to compare these pilots to angels. But Michael Young, an Orlando rescue pilot who’s been transporting dogs via plane for the past seven years, says it’s all in a day’s work. “It’s a chain of people working together and us pilots are just one cog in the big wheel,” Young says. “We’re not the angels. We’re just the bus drivers. The angels are the people who pull the dogs and the people who foster the dogs and put them up for adoption.” Young has transported almost 1,000 dogs as a volunteer, flying the animals from Alabama to rescues around Florida. It’s a labor of love – one that doesn’t come cheap. Pilots usually end up spending $10,000 to $12,000 a year maintaining their planes, and Young says it costs around a dollar a mile to fly due to fuel costs, although many of the expenses are tax-deductible because of the charitable cause. Despite the cost, Young says it’s worth it to save the lives of animals who might otherwise not have a chance. Young says he even adopted two of the dogs he’s flown. It’s this type of dedication that Kate Quinn, executive director of Pilots N Paws, a South Carolina-based organization that connects pilots with shelters looking for volunteers to transport animals, says she sees in all her pilots. “These people are huge animal lovers. They’re so concerned with the animals and making sure they’re comfortable,” Quinn says. “We’ve learned that pilots are looking for a meaning to their flights. They’re looking for a reason to fly.” Saving the lives of 4 to 6 million animals that would otherwise be euthanized every year sounds like a pretty good reason. Quinn says that without the planes swooping in to pick up the animals at the 11th hour, many of them would have to be put down. There’s also an advantage to using planes as opposed to ground transportation to move the animals. When there are no pilots to help, dogs must be transported in car relays, constantly switching drivers and traveling in crates. On the planes, many pilots allow the dogs to roam freely. The trip by plane is much more consistent and comfortable for them. “The animals do really well,” Quinn says. “People are surprised to hear how well they do in the plane. The sound of the engine seems to lull them to sleep.” While the plane experience is better for the animals, the trips do present their own unique challenges, especially in Florida. “Flying in thunderstorms during the summer here is a challenge. It’s like Florida has the measles if you look at the weather radar, with all the red pimples,” Young says. “But I’ve learned to do it. The best analogy is like a soccer field full of snapping turtles. … We go fast. We go around it. We don’t go through them.” That’s not the only obstacle to getting the job done. Quinn points out that it takes a lot of hours and a lot of people working together just to save one dog. To improve the process, Milwaukee rescue pilot Chris Roy invented a software platform to connect animal rescues with volunteers. Doobert, named after Roy’s cat, includes a smartphone app to connect ground and airborne volunteers. “The idea came to me because it was so difficult to keep track of which transport requests I was involved with, which animals were on which transport, and who to contact,” he says. “I kept thinking there has to be a better way to do this, and so I decided to create it.” Even though he also works during the week as an IT project manager, Roy says that there is a major reason he and the other pilots give up their free time for this cause – to spread the puppy love. “The pilots and ground volunteers donate their time, vehicles and gas because they know that these animals deserve a chance at a better life,” he says. “They don’t ask for anything in return.” Young and Roy agree that the joy in the job comes from the love they receive from the animals they’ve saved. The thanks they get is spoken in the universal language of a wagging tail or a slobbery grin. “Many people may think I’m crazy, but these animals in a rescue-relay transport know you are saving them and bringing them to a better place,” Roy says. “You can see the look of relief in their eyes, and see the smiles on their face when they meet you.

A strong support system can make a world of difference when someone is battling cancer. Just having the right people and volunteers in someone’s corner cheering them on can elevate their spirits and help them push through their grueling treatments. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Brandon Stevens, a testicular cancer survivor who chronicles his experience and how those around him helped him get through his grueling chemotherapy treatments. Stevens, who was originally diagnosed not long following his high school graduation, is now a student within the professional pilot program at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus training for his pilot’s license.  After positive experiences with therapy dogs during his treatment, Stevens decided to use his training to become a pilot to give back to dogs in need and is volunteering for Pilots N Paws, a nonprofit organization that facilitates transportation for rescue animals and animals in need. Stevens also said he hopes to start a nonprofit of his own for children with cancer. “I think it's just a natural psychological thing that happens and for me, I just think everyone has done so much for me and I see a lot of the good people who are going out of their way, not getting paid to help you, and they genuinely want to help and I think it's natural in us to want to do that and I can't think of better ways to give back to the community.” 

Pilots N Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects volunteers engaged in rescuing, sheltering, and adopting animals. Volunteer pilots and plane owners assist with animal transportation (a.k.a. "Freedom Flights") and coordinate with volunteers on the ground to get rescue animals to appropriate shelters, foster homes, adoptive families, and sometimes specialized veterinary care. This seminar, appropriate for both newer and more experienced pilots, will provide information on Pilots N Paws as well as best practices for public benefit flying - safety considerations, tips for coordinating with ground volunteers, and how to keep "furry passengers" comfortable. Ashley Carroll, AGI and Commercial Pilot, and Sarah Sobczak, Instrument-rated Private Pilot, will share their experiences conducting Freedom Flights. Learn how to use the Pilots N Paws website and safely conduct rewarding Freedom Flights.  A Pilots N Paws flight would be the perfect way to make use of the San Carlos Flight Center charitable flight benefits to enrich our community.

Bay Area Pet Fair 2018! Here are some of our amazing guests. Brenda Andringa, South Bay Rabbit Rescue https://www.facebook.com/southbayrabbitrescue/ Sarah Lorincz and Betty Wenker, Cat Welfare Advocates https://www.facebook.com/CatWelfareAdvocates.org/ Pamela Lee, Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue https://www.facebook.com/mickaboorescue/ Cameron Ishee, Berkeley Humane Society https://www.facebook.com/BEBHS/ Kimberly Benjamin, Family Dog Rescue https://www.facebook.com/ilovefamilydog/ Susan Delgado, Pilots N Paws https://www.facebook.com/pilotsnpawsfanpage Bay Area Pet Fair https://www.facebook.com/bayareapetfair/ Pet Food Express http://www.petfoodexpress.com Thank you Mike Murray and the amazing people at Pet Food Express! About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Don’t miss any new episodes. Sign up for our email list. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Brisbane, Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://info.vanillagroovemedia.com http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton  

Peter Rork is Co-Founder and Chief Pilot for Dog is My CoPilot. He and Co-Founder Judy Zimet have rescued over 4,000 dogs and cats by flying them from high kill shelters in places like California to the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Peter worked for many years as a surgeon, while Judy is an attorney and real estate agent. I highly recommend listening to the entire interview, Peter’s journey is pretty incredible. If you want to learn more about Dog is My CoPilot, see some photos, or want to make a donation to an amazing cause, go to our show notes at http://thisispawprint.com/50 Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC) Website http://www.dogcopilot.org/ Donate http://www.dogcopilot.org/donate/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DogIsMyCoPilotInc/?fref=ts Judy Zimet http://judyzimet.com/ photo credit for Peter Rork photo: Jaclyn Borowski Left on the cutting room floor One organization that Peter highlighted but didn’t make it onto the final episode was Oakland Animal Services in Oakland, California for being terrific partners. http://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/ One person that Peter highlighted for being one of the first to ask Peter for his help in flying animals was Julie Townsend of Idaho Falls. Article in the Jackson Hole News & Guide, written by Johanna Love, featuring Dog Is My CoPilot http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/valley/feature/tiny-dogs-get-big/article_5e511d21-8c67-5563-a1fa-08911edacacc.html Best Friends Animal Society has a main location in Southern Utah, called the Animal Sanctuary. http://bestfriends.org/ Marti Watts of the San Francisco SPCA is mentioned in their Spring newsletter (page 11). https://www.sfspca.org/sites/default/files/ouranimals_spring2016.pdf Sharon Lohman is with New Beginnings for Merced County Animals http://www.newbeginningsforanimalsmerced.org/ Jackson Jet Center in Boise, Idaho has been a great partner to Dog is My CoPilot http://www.jacksonjetcenter.com/ Cessna - Peter flies a Cessna 206 and Cessna 208 http://cessna.txtav.com/ Pilots N Paws http://www.pilotsnpaws.org/   If you want the two free dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is a musician based in Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights. http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com

Deborah Wolfe interviews Kate Quinn about Pilots volunteering to fly homeless rescue animals to families who want them. Sometimes there is a crushing pet population problem which seems unsolvable yet has a common sense solution like sometimes there are homeless animals in one place and homes for them in another far away place and the animals suffer or get euthanized while families that want them go without. Then along came Pilots N Paws and the idea that a pilot flying somewhere for business or pleasure with some space in the plane could take the dog or cat from where it is unwanted in a shelter situation to a home that is ready and waiting using a network of volunteer drivers and short stay layover foster homes and pilots to get the trip done. Questions or Comments? Send them to: deborah@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pilots N Paws on Pet Life Radio.

As Adopt-a-Cat Month begins, Robin recaps last week’s dramatic transport of hundreds of cats and dogs from rural Virginia and Alabama to new forever homes in New York and Florida. Joining her are Debi Boies, the co-founder of Pilots N Paws, who coordinated 10 of her volunteer pilots and their airplanes as part of the transport, and Paul Raybould, American Humane Association’s Chief Innovation Officer who was there for every step of the journey and has many tales to tell from the road and air. Questions or Comments? Email Robin at behumane@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A Second Chance is Just a Flight or Road Trip Away on Pet Life Radio

Chris heads over to hangar C to speak with Pilots n Paws about their mission organization helping to transport rescue animals to a shelter or forever home. For more information about the organization and how to help out, go to http://www.pilotsnpaws.org.

Kathleen Quinn, executive director of Pilots N Paws (@PilotsNPaws on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss her unique animal rescue organization. Four million former pets are euthanized in the United States every year and are killed because they don’t have homes. Pilots ‘N Paws is a national charity helping to change that. Working with rescue groups across the country, pilots donate their time, their planes, and their fuel, to transport animals to places where they will be adopted. Craig and Kathleen talk about the various kinds of animals they transport (SNAKES ON A PLANE!!), how the pilots coordinate with each other as well as shelters to get these animals to their destinations, how the animals are transported and even the educational programs they've created to try and make sure educate kids so no pets will ever need a shelter. Pilots N Paws  is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Please check out http://pilotsnpaws.org and see if you can help, donate your time, your plane or even your money! APP BONUS: If you want to help Pilots N Paws out, please download their flyer, print it out and put it up in all the airports you visit.

Host Marie Hulett talks with Kathleen Quinn, the Executive Director Pilots 'N Paws about the truly commendable all-volunteer organization that flies rescued pets to new homes, foster families, or special rescue sites.   And if that's not enough to make you start smiling, after our halftime break, Pet Place Producer Mike Johnson chats with Marie about helping pets stay in shape.

Mark returns to talk about being a Safety Pilot, Brad flies for Pilots N Paws, Chris lands on a race track, and John takes up three family members for their first flights. Links Pilots N Paws Airspeed Airshow Series Inde Motorsports Affiliates/Sponsors Stuck Mic AvCast Practical Guide to Winter Flying, a 60 minute course on winter flying an the hazards pilots face. For the cost of 1 hour of flight instruction, you get access to a valuable course that you can stream or download and take over and over again. Check out the course at winterflying.inthepatternpodcast.com. Proud Members of the Aviation Media Network Intro and closing music: Deep In Blue by Dan O Songs Affiliate/Sponsorship Disclosure By purchasing the course through our link, we will send us a small portion of the purchase that will be used to help us cover the costs of keeping this podcast running. There is no additional cost to you. We have received this course for free to demo/review, though this has no influence on our decision to promote or share a product. We share and promote products that we genuinely find valuable to us and our listeners.

Volunteer pilots and plane owners assist in transporting shelter pets to their new homes. Pilots N Paws is an online platform where you can arrange or find a flight to transport adoptable dogs and cats.