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.
RESCUE MISSIONS • ANIMAL RESCUE BY AIR
Rescue Stories
Meet the animals, pilots, and rescue partners behind Flying Tails’ lifesaving missions. Every story shows what becomes possible when aviation carries hope to those who need it most.
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.
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.
Mango’s Journey: A Race Against Time at 9,000 Feet
Faced with an urgent shelter deadline in rural Alabama, Mango needed a safer option than an 18-hour road trip. Flying Tails carried him to New York in four hours, giving this vulnerable dog a real chance at life.