Pilots N Paws, an online forum that connects animal rescue groups and volunteer pilots, is launching Pilots N Paws 5000, the largest pet airlift ever.
From Sept. 12 to 20, Pilots N Paws volunteers will attempt to transport 5,000 homeless animals in a single week.
With the help of the Pilots N Paws website, rescuers and foster homes in high-kill areas are able to locate no-kill shelters, who then make space for the animals being rescued.
The sending and receiving pair will team up with a volunteer pilot, who will provide transportation during this special rescue week.
Many volunteers are needed to make this life-saving event a success.
Opportunities include:
Pilots - Register online to fly pets from shelters to their foster or forever homes.
Foster homes - Take care of pets for overnight stays en route or for extended periods, while adopters are found.
General volunteers - Local shelters always need help walking dogs, cleaning cages and filing paperwork.
In addition to volunteer roles, there are other ways to help:
Spread the word - Tell your local animal shelter about Pilots N Paws. If there's a small airport nearby, ask the manager to let its pilots know about the event.
Donate - Donations to Pilots N Paws, rescue groups and shelters are usually tax-deductible.
Adopt - Consider taking one of the rescued pets into your own home.
Pilots N Paws is a 501(c)(3) organization, so pilots' expenses relating to transport flights are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.pilotsnpaws.org.
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