SAFETY STANDARDS
WE SET THE STANDARD
THIS IS WHAT RESCUE SHOULD LOOK LIKE
We establish that the pets we fly have no one looking for them
We make sure that the sending shelters we fly from have established that each pet has legally been declared abandoned and has no one looking for them. In disasters we will not fly any pet until he/she has been held for 30 days after the disaster struck – to make sure that his/her owner has had sufficient time to be reunited with their pet. The last thing we want is to fly someone’s beloved pet.
We’ve Developed Industry-Wide Protocols
Wings of Rescue worked closely with leading veterinarians to develop the best medical protocols for the pets we transport. All dogs, including puppies with moms, must be vaccinated upon intake or at 4 weeks of age, whichever occurs first, with a modified live virus vaccine containing, at minimum, distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus. In addition, all dogs must receive an intranasal vaccine containing Bordetella with parainfluenza. All the pets we fly must have a health certificate issued by a USDA certified veterinarian.
All cats, including kittens with moms, must be vaccinated upon intake or at 4 weeks of age, whichever occurs first, with an injectable modified live virus vaccine containing, at minimum, panleukopenia, feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), and feline calicivirus.
Our Planes and Pilots are Pet Friendly
Pets travel on a pressurized plane in the same temperature controlled cabin as the flight crew, and never in a cargo hold. Our average flight is over 1,000 miles and takes around 4 hours, as opposed to the two days or longer than it would take if the pets were driven. Consequently, our passengers arrive at their destinations quicker, less stressed and healthier than pets driven long distances – and the average length of stay in their new shelters is only 5 days from the time they are made available for adoption.
THIS IS WHY WE FLY
We absolutely love seeing updates come in so quickly after adoption. There’s nothing better than watching our passengers settle into their new lives with families who were ready and waiting for them. These moments remind us why we do what we do. Every photo, every happy tail, and every new beginning is proof that love really does take flight. Thank you for sharing your joy with us—we’re honored to be part of your story.
