Thursday, September 17, 2009, 08:44 AM EST
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Pups Fly To Brighter Future Thanks to Pilots N Paws!!
J and J's Homeless Pet Rescue participated in the PNP5000 this week. We sent 9 border collie mix pups and 1 Newfoundland 10 week old puppy to Syracuse, NY on Monday. All of the puppies came from local animal control in Beaufort County. This is the 4th flight out of Warren Field in Washington headed to rescues north for J and J. Our volunteer pilot had a really long day and didn't arrive home until midnight. The PNP program hopes to fly 5,000 animals to safety this week. See their website for more information and how you can participate: www.pilotsnpaws.org
One of our volunteers Don Hicks helped us to get the pups on the plane for us. He wrote the story below and took the pictures for us.
Here are photos from the airport. Jack Trimmer is the nice looking guy walking the large puppy as well as watering the pack. Pilot is John Greco and Ashley Norris his copilot, they are really nice people from near Pittsburgh. Ashley was being charmed by one of the female puppies... no one is betting it gets to stay in ny... might become a pack mate of her other two grown dogs. The flight departed for New York at 5:30 pm... expecting 3 hours of flying time... then another hour and a half back home. The pack took a final nap in the NC soil before taking off for the land of snow and cool summers. The big guy did lots of posing for photos and told us he would sleep on the plane. These pups are going to make 10 families very happy... they have lots of personality!
For more information about J & J's Homeless Pets Contact:
Joanne Thompson
J and J's Homeless Pet Rescue
P.O. Box 1495
Washington, NC 27889
252-944-4981
501c3 all donations are tax deductible
- Mary Bart Houston, Regional Director Shelter Outreach & Host of PetPoint Community
Monday, September 14, 2009, 01:07 PM EST
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Sign up your shelter or rescue for Pilots N Paws 5,000 transport happening now!
Pilots N Paws (PNP) would appreciate all shelters and rescues across the United States to get in touch with them to participate in this extraordinary event. PNP's mission for the month of September is to transport 5,000 innocent animals to adopted homes and/or rescues within the United States.
PNP is an online meeting place for pilots and other volunteers who help to transport rescue animals by air. The mission of the site is to provide a user-friendly communication venue between those that rescue, shelter, and foster animals; and pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of these animals.
A general aviation transport requires just one pilot volunteer and is far more efficient and dependable than time-consuming ground transportation for these animals who are often in danger of euthanization.
Volunteer pilots retain complete authority of their planning and flights, and can give as much or as little time as they like.
If your shelter or rescue is interested in participating in this incredible program please contact: Debi Boies at: pilotsnpaws@gmail.com or go to: www.pilotsnpaws.org to find our more information and how you can help!
"PNP allows me to combine my love of flying and my love for dogs with the satisfaction of completing missions that saves lives."
Friday, September 11, 2009, 09:22 AM EST
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PetPoint Summits
Contact your PetPoint Representative for more information!
Pittsburgh, PA: September 27th and 28th - contact: Tammy Fox, Regional Director National Shelter Outreach for PetPoint, tammy@petpoint.com
San Antonio, TX: October 25th and 26th - contact: Jorge Ortega, Regional Director National Shelter Outreach for PetPoint, jorge@petpoint.com
Savannah, GA: November 8th and 9th- contact: Mary Bart Houston, Regional Director National Shelter Outreach for PetPoint & Host of PetPoint Community, marybart@petpoint.com
We hope you can join us. To get the maximum educational benefit, we will limit attendance to 50 people. So as soon as we send out the details, sign up quickly before space runs out. Next week, conference information for Pittsburgh will be emailed and updates will be in an information block in PetPoint itself.
- Mary Bart Houston, Regional Director Shelter Outreach & Host of PetPoint Community
Temperatures are soaring into the 90s and 100s and such intense heat is not only dangerous for humans but for pets as well. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) offers a few tips to protect pets during summer heat waves.
Cars are potential death traps during the hot summer months because inside temperatures can quickly climb to more than 120 degrees Farenheit on even a mild sunny day. It's best to leave your pet at home while running errands during hot weather.
If your pet lives outdoors, make sure there is adequate shelter for protection from the midday sun and heat. Outdoor kennels should be well-ventilated and in a shaded area. There should always be some shade for the pet to get out of the sun.
Also, make sure there is plenty of fresh drinking water available to your pet. The bowl should be placed in a shaded area where it cannot be heated by the sun.
Exercise is important, but overexertion during hot weather commonly causes heat stress. Avoid excessive exercise during hot days.
And, keep your pet well-groomed. Long hair and hair mats may need to be clipped to help cool the animal.
- Mary Bart Houston, Regional Director Shelter Outreach & Host of PetPoint Community
