Pilots To The Rescue

From shaggy to chic!

Meet Moonpie, a 28lb Poodle mix who was carrying around a whole lot of extra fur.

When he was first rescued, his continuously growing white curls were overgrown and thick with heavy mats—making him feel hot, itchy, and weighed down. The dense fur covered his face so completely that he was barely able to peek through to see where he was going. 💔

Before embarking on his big journey, the compassionate team at Angel Pets stepped in to give him a much-needed reset. Carefully shearing away all that trapped fur was an instant release.

Once free from all that bulk, the sweetest boy emerged: ✨ A cute button nose ✨ Expressive, sparkling eyes ✨ A bright, happy smile (and a stylish bow tie to match!)

Finally able to see clearly and move around freely, a clean and confident Moonpie was ready for his new life!

He joined 30 other rescue dogs on an incredible 1,660-mile freedom ride from South Carolina to New Jersey, made possible through an incredible network of 8 animal welfare organizations.

From tangled and weighed down to lightweight and loved, Pilots To The Rescue is overjoyed for Moonpie's fresh new start! 🐶✨

Debbie Dahmer, host of the the Voices Carry For Animals Podcast, recently sat down with our Founder & Chief Pilot, Michael Schneider, to discuss how a passion for both animals and aviation sparked the idea behind Pilots To The Rescue, which has saved the lives of over 7,200 at-risk cats, dogs, and endangered species.

If you've ever wondered about the complex logistics that go into animal transport, this is a must-listen. Tune into the podcast at https://voicescarryforanimalspodcast.riverside.com/e/voices-carry-for-animals-podcast-532-pilots-to-the-rescue.

These lucky pups brought the 4th of July week energy! 💥🐾 They were part of our 21-dog manifest from Hermitage, TN to the paw-sh Wags & Walks Hamptons Pup-Up earlier this month. Their cuteness sparked so much joy at the event, we just know they’ll sparkle in their fur-ever homes. Freedom never looked so furry!