To help us keep flying, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Vodka for Dog People and the Lulu’s Fund are each donating $25,000 to be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 through December 1.
Together we have saved 50,000 shelter animals, carrying hope for every shelter pet that still needs a second chance. Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Vodka for Dog People and the Lulu’s Fund are each donating $25,000 to be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 through December 1. Join us for the next chapter.
Every flight is provided at no cost to the shelters and rescue organizations we serve. Your support helps us reach overcrowded, high-need communities and say yes when they need us most.
“Flying 50,000 shelter animals to safety is a milestone I never imagined when I started Dog Is My CoPilot. I’m proud of how far we’ve come, but I know there are still thousands of animals waiting in shelters who need our help. We have to keep flying.”
— Dr. Peter Rork, Founder
This year was filled with countless moments that remind us why we do this work. Each dog and cat we transport represents a life changed and a new beginning made possible through this amazing community. The happy tails below are a reminder of what we can accomplish together because every pet deserves a loving home.
We are deeply grateful to Tito’s Handmade Vodka and The Lulu’s Fund for standing behind this mission. Their generous support helps make these lifesaving flights possible and allows us to continue reaching animals in communities where they need us most.
Every dog that finds a loving home inspires us to help even more animals that are waiting in shelters. We love nothing more than to share these heart-warming updates about our furry co-pilots with our community of animal lovers!
Sometimes you just know, and Ginny was a Neubauer before she landed in Jackson Wyoming. Really, who wouldn’t want this regal beauty?! She has a few health issues, and was spayed as soon as the heat cycle was over. She loves sardines which helps the anemia, eye drops every day, and soft food because she has zero teeth and no lower jaw. She was loved before she moved in and has become a bit of a local celebrity with her friendly nature and show stopping beauty. Without hesitation, Ginny has found her spot, and my poodle found me.
Our adopted dog, Pebbles, has filled our home with so much joy, always bringing smiles with her playful energy and endless love. She’s quickly become the spunky heart of our family, and a wonderful complement to our older pup, Wilma. We feel so much gratitude for Dog is My CoPilot for helping bring her to us.
Kumo was living at an overcrowded shelter in Norman, Oklahoma for over a year before she got a flight to Oregon this past June with 30+ other dogs that were brought from the same shelter. Today, Kumo has been adopted and is living in June Lake, CA where she gets to go hiking and fishing with her new family and goes on so many adventures.
“She’s so good-she now lives in June Lake in the Eastern Sierra living her best life. She got to meet snow a few times and it’s quite clear she’ll be stoked on the season!!”
Recently, Peter was reflecting on the history of Dog Is My CoPilot and how the number of animals we fly each year has nearly doubled since purchasing our second plane. With two planes flying routes across the entire country, we are able to schedule over 140 rescue flights every year. All of these flights are at no cost to our partner organizations, making our air transportation an accessible lifesaving tool for overwhelmed shelters!
“There is no reason to euthanize perfectly adoptable animals when we know there are enough adopters out there, we just need to get them there.”
