Continuing our momentum from February, March was a very special month for PTTR. In addition to rescuing more than 90 dogs and cats, we had the honor of helping a critically endangered Mexican wolf return to her natural habitat. We also rescued nine dogs from the illegal dog meat trade overseas, one of whom has since found her forever home!

In this month’s newsletter, you can meet some of the dogs we rescued in March along with their new families. Scroll down a little further to learn a new tip for helping your newly adopted dog stay calm when you leave the house!



Thank you for your support in making these missions possible! ?

PTTR Saves 2 Litters of Pups from Growing Up in a Shelter

On March 1st, PTTR rescued 11 dogs from an overcrowded shelter in a collaborative effort with the Twin County Humane Society. After PTTR Pilot in Command Viking scooped up the pups in Hillsville, Virginia, he flew to Leighton, Pennsylvania, where some of the dogs were received by Red Rock Rescue, Inc. Viking then flew to Selkirk, New York to deliver the remaining dogs to Out of the Pits, Inc. It was a long trip with three stops but it was totally worth it because…at least one of these lucky paw-ssengers is currently setting into his forever home!

Below, you can see a very lucky cattle dog named Stanley spending his first St. Patrick’s Day with his new family.

This month, we’d like to shine some light on volunteer pilot Mindy Lindheim, who participated in her first PTTR mission in December of 2021. Mindy grew up on a small farm, so she developed a love for all sorts of animals at a young age. She eventually graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University before becoming a flight instructor as well as an aircraft sales specialist for Lone Mountain Aircraft in Clark County, Ohio.

When she’s not selling planes, Mindy can be seen flying around in her own vintage Cessna 182A Skyline and sharing her airborne adventures through her thriving YouTube channel, “Chasin’ Tailwinds.” Now a full-fledged member of the PTTR team, Mindy can’t wait to participate in her next PTTR mission. Below, you can see Mindy with two of her favorite paw-ssengers from her 2021 mission, in which she helped transported an incredible 12 dogs and 18 cats to safety!

Adoption Tip of the Month ?

If your dog tends to panic whenever you leave the house, practice exiting and entering the house at random moments throughout the day. If you leave and come back 10 times each day, your dog will feel more comfortable when you leave for work.

It’s important to keep each exit and entry non-emotional, because if you’re sad to leave your dog, your dog will feel the same way.

You can also pair your exit with a special treat that your dog only gets when you leave. This will teach your dog to associate you leaving with fun! Other ways to help your dog relax in your absence include a pre-exit walk or playtime session, or leaving music on when you’re gone. If your dog injures himself or exhibits destructive behavior while you're away, it might be time to contact your vet or a professional trainer.

Want to Help PTTR Save Lives? Start an Instagram Fundraiser!

Do you want to support PTTR but don't have the means to donate?



You can still contribute to our missions by creating a nonprofit fundraiser with an Instagram post.

First, create or choose an image for a new post as usual. Second, tap Next and then Add Fundraiser. If you search for and select Pilots To The Rescue, you'll automatically be taken to the "Fundraiser Details" page. Lastly, enter the details for your fundraiser, tap Done and hit Share!

For the next 30 days, a link to the fundraiser will be displayed in your bio. When someone clicks the link, they will be directed to donate.

For more information on how to set up a fundraiser on Instagram, click here.

Remember, even the smallest donation will help us continue relieving overcrowded shelters and sparing perfectly healthy pets from euthanasia.