Mission and Story

Completing his first animal rescue mission gave Michael a sense of fulfillment he had never felt before. He began to think of how many more lives he could save with his piloting skills. So, less than a year after completing his first mission, Michael combined his two greatest passions – aviation and animal welfare – to form Pilots To The Rescue! Determined to get his new venture off the ground, Michael channeled the power of crowdfunding to raise more than $12,000 in less than 48 hours!

Over the next five years, Michael continued saving lives with PTTR while simultaneously working as a corporate events manager. Harnessing his aviation network, Michael gradually amassed a crew of selfless volunteer pilots who shared his love for animals. After all, rescue animals have touched the lives of so many people, pilots included! It wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that Michael decided to leave his corporate career behind and follow his dreams of focusing on PTTR full-time.

The mission of Pilots To The Rescue is to prevent at-risk animals from being euthanized by transporting them via air and ground transportation to give them the best chance at adoption.

Volunteer pilots fly animals from critical situations to safety, ultimately saving lives.

The mission of Pilots To The Rescue is to prevent at-risk animals from being euthanized by transporting them via air and ground transportation to give them the best chance at adoption.

Volunteer pilots fly animals from critical situations to safety, ultimately saving lives.

Do you want to help save the lives of dogs and cats all over the United States? Pilots To The Rescue’s work is sustained by the dedication of our incredible donors, partners, and volunteers. We absolutely mean it when we say that every donation – no matter the size – makes a difference in how many lives we’re able to save.