DIMC Stories

Hello From the Cockpit

February 18, 2026

As we’ve been busy with flight missions across the country, we wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on what you have helped make possible. Our team has been flying two aircraft, completing dozens of lifesaving missions, and helping hundreds of dogs and cats reach safety and loving homes nationwide.

Celebrating a Year of Life-Saving Flights: 2025 in Review

November 12, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible year we’ve had at Dog Is My CoPilot and it’s all thanks to our extraordinary pilots, team members, shelter and rescue partners, and generous supporters like you.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka Gift Helps Dog Is My CoPilot Save More Dogs (And Cats Too!)

October 16, 2025

On Saturday, October 4th, the Driggs Reed Memorial Airport was buzzing with joy as a Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC) rescue flight landed carrying more than 60 dogs. The plane’s arrival marked a special celebration, DIMC received a $40,000 gift from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Vodka for Dog People, to support El Paso transport flights and DIMC’s Pilot Training Program.

From the Cockpit to Forever Homes

October 10, 2025

As the seasons change, we wanted to take a moment to share an update from Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC). It’s been a busy year, and we’ll be flying through the winter, thanks to our incredible team, our rescue and shelter partners, and supporters like YOU!

From Floodwaters to Forever Homes: Celebrating Our 40,000th Passenger

August 11, 2025

At Dog Is My CoPilot, every flight we take is a mission of love and last month was no exception. While we were responding to the catastrophic floods in Central Texas, helping move shelter pets out of harm’s way, we also celebrated a major milestone: flying our 40,000th passenger to safety.

Old Bill’s Fun Run is Fueling Our Mission to Fly Shelter Pets to Safety

August 11, 2025

We’re proud to once again partner with the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for Old Bill’s Fun Run, and this year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the local heroes making it all possible.

Soaring into Summer: A Mid-Year Look at Our Lifesaving Work

June 30, 2025

This summer, Dog Is My CoPilot took on our largest rescue mission yet and thanks to our generous supporters and partners, it was a massive success. In partnership with Palm Valley Animal Society in South Texas and Brandywine Valley SPCA in Delaware, we coordinated a special MEGA flight, using two of our aircraft to transport over 100 shelter pets across the country.

Celebrate Pilot Peter’s Birthday and Save Twice the Lives!

May 13, 2025

Each year, when our founder and Chief Pilot Dr. Peter Rork blows out his birthday candles, he makes one wish… to help save more shelter pets! This May, we hope you’ll join us to honor his birthday wish with a donation to help keep our aircrafts ‘Wheels Up!’ saving shelter pets.

The Big Dog in Action: Rescue Flights that Save Lives

March 21, 2025

This winter, The Big Dog has been soaring through the skies, completing dozens of flights and covering thousands of miles to support our shelter partners. Along the way, we’ve picked up hundreds of furry friends and safely delivered them to loving homes. One special passenger we’re excited to introduce is a sweet senior poodle who’s experienced quite the journey to happiness.

Dog Is My CoPilot: Saving Lives, One Flight at a Time in 2025

February 10, 2025

As we soar into 2025, Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC) has been busier than ever, flying thousands of miles to save animals in need. From responding to the devastating wildfires in Southern California to expanding our partnerships across the country, we remain deeply committed to giving homeless pets a second chance.

Celebrate a lifesaving year with us!

December 18, 2024

This year has been one for the books! We faced challenges at every turn, but our hard-working team, our community of animal lovers, and amazing shelter partners showed up time and time again to help us complete an incredible year of life saving!

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Dog Is My CoPilot to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets Nationwide

September 27, 2024

Dog Is My CoPilot is set to receive a $750,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets.