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Alfi, Fancy, and Freedom

We were contacted by the wonderful Pam Knichel’s of PetMatch Rescue of PA to help them bring up four dogs from a Shelter in Whitesville, NC. (more…)

Tater Tot and Lucky

On this flight we had a chance to transport a couple of the cutest Beagle pups you’ve ever seen. The smaller one, tater Tot, was so full of energy and love. Ann from the local rescue certainly shed more than one tear when they left.

Rescue Story

Pam from Pet Match Rescue contacted us to bring a young 13 pound Beagle to them in…

Flight Route

This flight took us from Raleigh, North Carolina (KRDU) to Lumberton, North Carolina (KLBT), to the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (KLBE).

Participants

Pilot.dog: Steve Rhode – Pilot Pam Rhode – Logistics Coordinator/Dog Flight Attendant Volunteer – Anthony Integlia

Rescue: Pet Match Rescue, Pam Knichel Fosters: Amber and Corey

Boscoe’s Story

His foster mom, Amber, fought hard for him and the treatment was a success. It took 6 months for Boscoe to get healthy enough to travel to Pet Match for adoption. Fosters Amber and Corey gave him all the love and care to get him through the rough medical treatments.

Pam Knichel and Christine Farrell of Pet Match Rescue, outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania found Boscue at the North Carolina shelter and then found Amber and Corey to foster him. Working together they saved this beautiful dog.

Pam contacted us about bringing Boscoe up to them in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. We finally arranged a day, so we flew to Lumberton, North Carolina to pick up Boscoe.

Corey brought him to us at the airport and you could tell he was well loved. It was really hard for Corey and Amber to give up Boscoe, he’s such a good dog but they already had two other fosters and two dogs of their own. Corey gave Boscoe a big hug and a kiss when they said goodbye. It was a touching moment.

Boscoe gets a last hug goodbye from Corey.

We loaded up Boscoe in the back with Pam and while we were getting ready for take off Boscoe kept looking around for Corey, like, where did he go? It was sad he wasn’t sure why he was going without him.

After we were up in the air, Boscoe settled on Pam’s lap and snuggled with her. He liked being under the blanket and at times he’d put his head in Pam’s jacket so you couldn’t see him at all. He was such a sweet boy. He’s had a hard life so far and he’s lost his “puppyness” but he’s adorable.

We landed in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and finally got to meet Pam Knichel in person. It’s so great to finally put a face to someone you’ve gotten to know but have never personally met. The crew and staff at Vee Neal Aviation are always so nice and helpful we look forward to flying there.

We said our goodbyes to Pam and Boscoe. Wished Boscoe a wonderful and happy life and off we went to get something to eat before flying back to home airport in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was a long day but so happy we could be a part of taking Boscoe to his chance at a wonderful life.

More Mission Photos

Saving the Dogs of a Military Family – Podcast

Mission – Helping a Military Family

This mission was an emotionally tough one. But a big hat tip goes out to our patrons for helping to support us to save Tonto and Ranger.

Tonoto, a female, black labrador retriever and Ranger, a male, golden labrador retriever, belong to a couple that serves on active duty in the US Air Force.

Due to ongoing, overlapping deployments they are no longer able to…

Where Are They Now – Tonto & Ranger

We just got word that Tonto and Ranger were adopted by a loving family yesterday. These two dogs were the feature of our first flying video story. You can learn more about their flight if you click here.

I can’t tell you how awesome it is that they found a new home together and did not have to be separated.

Their flight video is below.

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Where Are They Now – Red

We just got some great news about our sassy and suave passenger Red. He was adopted today by Lori and Michael and he has a new brother, Rocco. To look back on Red;s flight, click here.

And a big thank you goes out to Pet Match Rescue and Pam Knichel for finding Red a new forever home.

Red was a great dog with a special personality. He’s the kind of dog you don’t soon forget and I hope we stay in…