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Posted: Tue Mar 11th, 2008 09:29 pm |
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I fly a Cessna 177, with removable rear seat and full fuel single-pilot capacity of about 410 pounds. I can fly from KAJR (NE Georgia) to points within 400 NM without refueling. My wife runs Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue, and I have made dozens of rescue and transport flights, one with 15 animals. (was fun to announce to ATC "Hello from the 15 PAX onboard")
I too fly mostly weekends and only VFR. Would love to swap stories about best and safest transport methods--most of them sleep as soon as I lift off, but there have been several notable exceptions. For a few cases (caged) I required a copilot "in case", though it has never been a problem.
Peter Moncure
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Posted: Sat Mar 22nd, 2008 05:40 pm |
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Hi--I am willing to fly VFR mainly weekends....I have been flying for FlyingPaws for years, and hooked up with a number of transport groups on yahoo.
Usually (noise? vibration?) the animals sleep, but I still insist on crates!
Linda--out of 4N1 in NJ
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Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 07:01 pm |
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Hi,
I have a weimaraner mom and 3 2 week old pups that need to get from Memphis to Manassas, VA. to my rescue.
Can you help?
Karin, DC Area Weim Rescue
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pmoncure
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Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 07:49 pm |
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As you can see, this coming weekend I'm scheduled to fly from here to DC/MD/PA with four GSD pups, and the added distance to Memphis (not to mention the added weight, space and responsibility) would make this weekend impossible for your Weimaraners. Moreover, KMEM to KHEF in my aircraft is more than safe refueling distance would allow--did you have a second leg pilot in mind? I could meet someone here (Cornelia/Baldwin, KAJR) or at Asheville, both of which are about halfway from Memphis to Manassas.
Or, if there's a pilot closer to KMEM, he/she could pick up your dogs and I could take them from here, whichever.
However, I am committed also for the weekend of the 6th, and I'm at a Trade Show in Vegas from 13th through 18th April, so I could only help on the 12th or on/after the 19th. If you're still interested, let me know!
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Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 09:26 pm |
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This is my first time trying this. I'm not sure where you are, but if you could fit them, maybe I could get someone to drive them to where you take off. I also don't know the abreviations for what I am guessing are the airports.
So, if you could help me out a little with the place names, maybe I could figure out a plan. I can go to wherever you land in the dc area to pickup.
Karin
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Posted: Tue Mar 25th, 2008 06:33 pm |
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Posted: Tue Mar 25th, 2008 06:44 pm |
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Sorry, I'll be offline for about three weeks, and even then Indiana is a pretty long haul for me, it's a four hour trip (each way) and AVGas costs about $50/hour. To better find transport, you'll need to give a few more details:
the ID of the closest General Aviation airport at each end (often a four letter name starting with a K)
The size and weight of your pup
The urgency of your need
I don't think this site has evolved to the point where there's an administrator handling multiple leg transports, so you may have to arrange that yourself as well.
Good luck!
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Posted: Wed Mar 26th, 2008 05:21 am |
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Hi Peter
We are a rescue group (Georgia Humane Society) based in Sharpsburg, GA and we do our on the ground long haul transport in a customzied van which can transport 35 puppies unless we have larger dogs making the trip . Not sure just how far 400 NM is but we usually go to New Jersey or Long Island, is that to far for you to travel? We would use your service if we have an overflow of dogs that we need to remove from shelters asap. I would love to be your copilot since I used to work for Delta and I love flying (no was not a flight attendant). Hope to hear from you soon.
And a big thanks for all you do for our animals!
Sue
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Iluvdogs
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Posted: Wed Mar 26th, 2008 04:46 pm |
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Hi Peter,
We have a dog here in Heard County Animal Control that needs to get out a Mommy-to-be small cocker spaniel or else she will be euthanzied on Friday March 28th. There is a group in PA that will be receiving her if we can get her on a flight heading up there. The airport in PA is either Pottstown or Sanatogo.
The other group is dadsmyangelpuppyrescue and the lady I spoke with is Bianca 610 256-0930. I am with Georgia Humane Society based in Sharpsburg, GA and I can pull her and meet you (if you don't mind either at Coweta Airport or Falcon Field or possibly if there is an airport at Griffin, GA). My name is Sue and I can be reached @ 770 252-4802.
We are hoping that you can help this little girl.
Thank you for any help you can offer!
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Posted: Wed Mar 26th, 2008 06:36 pm |
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A Nautical Mile (NM) is 1.1 Statute (normal) miles, they're used by pilots and sailors as they match about one minute of latitude. 440 Miles from here gets me to about washington, DC, Orlando or Memphis. And to go the whole distance is a long day for this pilot! I get to the NY/NJ area about twice a year, have often flown dogs and pups to several places in NY/NE. But asking me to take the time (two days) and money (~$700) to fly that far North is more than I can offer. What is needed is what the Angel flight organization does--they arrange longer flights in legs of about 250 NM where pilots can meet at some intermediate point. That distance is much more frequently possible.
And about the Cocker, I can't help you, sorry. I can manage about one weekend mission a month, weather permitting.
What I've found out about rescue is that having a network of local fosters can lend precious time for transport and adopters to find each other. I have often flown to Griffin/Spaulding to pick up GSD's, they still use the gas chamber there!
Peter Moncure
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Posted: Wed Mar 26th, 2008 06:47 pm |
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Hi Peter,
Thank you for your honesty. Was not sure if it would work out with you or not so I had to ask, If I didn't then that thought would plague me for a while. Like I said our group does ground transport in our own van (no switch offs) I also realize with the high cost of fuel these days that I am asking alot from a Pilot to volunteer time and fuel to transport an animal.
Also Heard County Animal Control also uses the gas chamber as well as a lot of animal controls in rural areas do.
Thank you for your reply
Sue
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 12:50 am |
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Curious to know if you or others willing to take Cat transport from GA to NY.
Cat has cerebellar hypoplasia and needs special care at Angel's Gate in Dehli, NY.
Please let me know if you or others interested.
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Tony Canfield
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 09:23 pm |
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Hi Tony - You should also try posting to Julia (copied below but her listing is right after this GA one, marked as AZ- Ct. in the postings) It sounds like she is able to do trips with stops all along that rte..
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I have a 180hp Piper Warrior. I'm based in Arizona in the winter (Dec - Apr) and in Connecticut the rest of the year. I fly the plane cross-country between seasons. Would love to help transport when I can.
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 09:25 pm |
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okay, the part I copied didst show correctly -
Just find her posting as shown below 
CT and AZ Pilot 
Pilot based in CT and AZ (seasonally)
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Posted: Fri May 16th, 2008 07:40 am |
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Peter, the transport I am pasting in below is desperately in need of help across Georgia and Tennessee. Don't know whether that's too far to ask you to fly, but I know these girls really need help. If you can help, please respond to the transport coordinator, not me. And thanks for all you do for the animals!!
This Transport is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th & is for either a VERY Preg. & emaciated, Pit Bull Momma or Momma with newborn, nursing puppies. Cinnamon is due any day now. Cinnamon was pulled from Shelter on Monday awaiting this trip in Boarding, she will be going to an Approved Foster Home. Please help us get this Momma & newborn puppies out of the Shelter environment into a safe, healthy & loving Foster Home. *One other Prego Pittie who also is in boarding & young Pup from Shelter, may hitch a ride on this trans. as well. All will be traveling with Health Certs! http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10804660 This Transport will be fully monitored. If you can help please contact me directly with the following information: Veronica Henson Helping The Helpless helpingthehelpless@ceamommy.com (@ceamommy.com) 610-466-1710 - Full Name
- Email, Home Phone & Alternate Phone
- City, State of Residence
- Vehicle Make, Model, Color & License plate #
- Vet Reference & Rescue/Transport Reference
- Leg (s) you are willing to drive
Passenger Info: Cinnamon is a young Pit Bull Momma. # of Puppies TBD. Cinnamon is a Shelter Staff Favorite. She is very sweet, loving & has a wonderful temperament. Cinnamon will be traveling with a Health Cert., however she will not be able to receive typical Vetting as she is currently pregnant, or will be nursing. She will be spayed as soon as her babies are weaned. All puppies will go to responsible Rescues or Homes once weaned & will be altered @ appropriate age. *One other Prego Pittie who also is in boarding & young Pup from Shelter, may hitch a ride on this trans. as well. All will be traveling with Health Certs! Please privide Crates, Leashes & Collers. Sending Rescue: Clairmont Stables Contact: Sheila Martin Griffon, GA Email: clairmontstables@hotmail.com (@hotmail.com) Phone: 678-614-7295 Receiving Approved Foster: Lillian Nesbit West Plains, MO 65775 Email: lillian120405@yahoo.com (@yahoo.com) Responsible Rescue: Helping The Helpless Coatesville, PA 19320 Contact: Veronica Henson Phone: 610-466-1710 Email: helpingthehelpless@ceamommy.com (@ceamommy.com) *10 min. have been added to each leg for Potty breaks. PLEASE do not allow Cinnamon out of your vehicle w/out properly & securely being leashed first. LEG 1: Griffin, GA to Atlanta, GA ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 49 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 38.22 miles 7AM - 8AM LEG 2: Atlanta, GA to Calhoun, GA ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 11 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 68.83 miles 8AM - 9:20AM LEG 3: Calhoun, GA to Chattanooga, TN ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 55 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 50.76 miles 9:20AM - 10:25AM LEG 2: Chattanooga, TN to Winchester, TN ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 16 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 64.84 miles 10 :25 AM - 11:50AM LEG 3: Winchester, TN to Lawrenceburg, TN ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 34 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 82.86 miles 11: 50AM - 1: 45PM LEG 4: Lawrenceburg, TN to Savannah, TN ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 17 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 58.42 miles 1: 45PM - 3:10 PM LEG 5: Savannah, TN to Bolivar, TN ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 2 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 46.74 miles 3:10 pmPM - 4: 20PM LEG 6: Bolivar, TN to Memphis, TN ~ FILLED Thank you Tiffany! Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 69.46 miles 4: 20PM - 5: 50PM LEG 7: Memphis, TN to Jonesboro, AR ~ FILLED Thank you Elizabeth! Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 13 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 70.78 miles 5: 50PMPM - 7:15PM LEG 8: Jonesboro, AR to Hardy, AR ~ NEEDED Total Estimated Time: 1 hour 13 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 62.25 miles 7:15 PM - 8:40PM LEG 9: Hardy, AR to West Plains, MO ~ FILLED Thank you Lillian! Total Estimated Time: 51 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 43.41 miles 8:40PM - 9:30PM End of Transport, Momma's & Pup are safe in her Foster Home, Thank you Everyone! Veronica Henson
Helping The Helpless Pet Rescue
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Posted: Sat May 31st, 2008 01:05 am |
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Wondering if you can assist with Java. She has a ground Transport set up, but the first 5 legs haven't filled. I need to get her from Lilburn, GA to St Louis, MO her Forever family will meet in St Louis and bring her all the way to Kansas City, MO....Her info is below if your able to assist. Thank you for volunteering your services to the rescue community this is wonderful
Passenger Info
NAME: Java
BREED: Staffordshire bull terrier mix
SEX: Female
AGE/WEIGHT/SIZE: Appx 1 year, 45 lbs
SPAY/NEUTERED: YES
SHOTS UTD: YES
RABIES VACCINE & TAG: YES
MUST BE ORIGINALS NO COPIES!!): YES
HEALTH CERT : MUST HAVE FOR TRANSPORT NO EXCEPTIONS!!): Interstate travel certificate YES
DEWORMED: YES
BORDETELLA: YES
FEL/FIV (cats) Tested: N/A
ADVANTAGE, FRONTLINE OR PROGRAM: Frontline
CRATE/ SIZE OF CRATE: None
MICROCHIPPED: None
OK WITH DOGS: Yes
OK WITH CATS: Unknown
OK WITH KIDS: Yes
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
TEMPERMENT TESTED: Yes
SPECIAL NEEDS: None
DOES THE DOG RIDE WELL IN A CAR: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFO: None
OTHER ITEMS BEING SENT WITH DOG: Collar, tag, leash, blanket, food for overnight
WATER DISH: Provided
ITEMS NEEDED: None
REASON FOR TRANSPORT: Going to forever home
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Cheryl
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Owner/Moderator of National Pet Transport Group
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/PetTransportList/
Owner/Moderator of Pet Transport Connections - FYI For Transport Coordinators Only
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/PTC-Pet_Transport_Connections/
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Posted: Wed Jun 25th, 2008 06:19 pm |
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Peter:
can you help with getting a dog from FL,GA or SC to DC or MD? I have one volunteer to pick up the dog in Charleston,but I might need a back up,esp if over Jul 4th eekend.
Thanks very much
Marsha Wallace
English cocker spaniel Rescue
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