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Flying Dogs to Safety — The Pilot Who Combined Aviation and Animal Rescue
Description
Thousands of shelter dogs never get a second chance simply because they’re stuck in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Overcrowded shelters. Limited space. Not enough adopters.
But what if a plane ride could change everything?
In this episode, Em sits down with Michael “Top Dog” Schneider, founder of Pilots To The Rescue, a nonprofit flying at-risk shelter dogs and cats across the country to safety, new shelters, and loving homes.
You’ll hear what really happens behind the scenes of a dog rescue flight, how animals are transported out of overcrowded shelters, and the emotional moments that remind us why every dog deserves a chance to start over.
If you’ve ever wondered how rescue dogs make it from one state to another — or how you can help save more lives — this conversation will stay with you.
Press play to hear how these rescue flights are giving shelter dogs their second chance
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