Saving Animals’ Lives
One Flight at a Time

Every year, thousands of shelter animals face critical transport shortages. Flying Tails coordinates heroic general aviation pilots with rescue organizations to airlift vulnerable pets and wildlife to safety. Fast, compassionate, and entirely donor-funded.

OUR MISSION

At Flying Tails, we believe no animal should face jeopardy due to geographical barriers. Founded by dedicated aviator Ken Wayne, our network of passionate rescue pilots connects high-risk animals in danger with safety via high-speed aircraft. By replacing stressful, multi-day ground transit with swift and compassionate flight pathways, we instantly bridge the gap between overcrowded shelters and safe foster havens.

AS SEEN ON PBS

Watch Our Pilots Fly Animals to Safety

Orphaned bear cubs. Wildfire evacuations. Overcrowded shelters. Ride along with Ken Wayne and Carole Moshetti in this 25-minute KVIE ViewFinder documentary.

MISSIONS OF COMPASSION

Our Airborne Impact Since 2020

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OUR MISSION IN THE SKIES

What We Do

Shelter Animal Transport

Relocating at-risk companion animals from overcrowded shelters to high-adoption regions via state-of-the-art compassionate air transit.

Wildlife Rescue

Providing emergency, high-speed aviation solutions for injured, threatened, or apex wildlife requiring immediate transport to specialized sanctuaries.

Disaster Response

Deploying relief aircraft instantly into active crisis zones to extract affected animals and deliver vital veterinary supply payloads.

Specialized Rescue Flights

Custom-designed flights utilizing climate-controlled systems and direct navigation plans for critical, high-urgency medical transports.

FEATURED RESCUE MISSION

Five Planes, Twelve Dogs, One Lifesaving Day

When Los Angeles shelters needed room for animals displaced by the January 2025 wildfires, Flying Tails assembled five volunteer aircraft and pilot crews for a coordinated rescue mission.

Twelve adoptable dogs flew from Van Nuys to receiving shelters in Northern California and Reno, opening kennel space in Los Angeles for pets separated from their families.

VOLUNTEER FLIGHT CREWS

Pilots Wanted. Lives Are Waiting.

Use your aviation skills to save lives. Join a heroic rescue pilot network dedicated to transporting endangered wildlife and rescue pets to safety.

ALLIED IN ANIMAL RESCUE

Our Partners in Rescue

Flying Tails Animal Rescue is deeply grateful to our sponsors for their invaluable partnership in helping us save animals’ lives, one flight at a time.

LATEST MISSIONS

Rescue Flights in Action

Discover how our heroic pilots and dedicated partners navigate the skies to deliver hope, safety, and a second chance at life.

Shelter Rescue

Five Planes, Twelve Dogs, One Lifesaving Day

Five volunteer aircraft carried 12 adoptable dogs from Los Angeles to shelters with available space, opening kennels for pets displaced by the January 2025 wildfires.

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Wildlife Rescue

A 400-Mile Flight to Make Friends

An orphaned western spotted skunk needed more than shelter — he needed other skunks his age. Flying Tails flew him 400 miles to San Diego to grow up wild, together.

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Wildlife Rescue

The Castaic Cub’s Journey North

An orphaned mountain lion cub found alone on a Castaic road couldn't be reunited with his mother. Flying Tails flew him north to Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue for the specialized care he needs to grow up wild.

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Every second counts in the air

Help Put Another Rescue Flight in the Air

Hundreds of shelter pets and critical wildlife are waiting for a lifesaving connection. Your tax-deductible donation directly funds aircraft fuel, rescue crates, and flight coordination to carry them safely home.

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