Flying Fur Animal Rescue: How Aviation Is Saving Lives with Paul
In this inspiring episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, Brittany speaks with Paul, the founder of Flying Fur Animal Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing animals through both air and ground transport. What began as a personal hobby—learning to fly—quickly transformed into a life-changing mission to help save dogs and cats in need.
Paul shares his incredible journey, from becoming a certified pilot to purchasing an aircraft, and even building a ground transport vehicle. He opens up about the challenges and rewards of operating a rescue that moves animals across state lines to ensure they reach safety. With transparency and a commitment to the cause, Paul highlights the financial and emotional costs of running a nonprofit while offering a firsthand look at what it takes to keep animals safe and secure during transport.
In addition to his passion for flying, Paul discusses the importance of building a strong advisory board, fundraising, and staying connected with the community in the nonprofit world. If you're looking for inspiration, want to know more about the logistics behind animal rescue transport, or are simply curious about how a pilot turned his love for animals into a mission, this episode is for you.
About Flying Fur Animal Rescue:
Flying Fur Animal Rescue was founded in 2015. We are an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in south eastern Pennsylvania that was founded on the idea of helping desperate animals in need, in a unique fashion.
Annually, the founder spends over $10,000 a year, out-of-pocket, to help save more lives.
Every day, healthy, loving animals throughout this country are condemned to euthanization, simply because they cannot get to other areas where they would otherwise be adopted…we help to change those odds.
We operate along the east coast of the North America, where there is a large need for transport. Normally our rescue missions involve moving animals from kill shelters in the south to no-kill shelters in the northeast.
Through a network of animal rescue organizations and ground transport, we help to move animals from kill shelters to areas where they will be adopted, and given a second chance at life. Usually we can help move animals from shelter to rescue within the same day.
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As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian.
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