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Becoming a Flight Angel

Are you planning to return from Puerto Rico to an airport in the United States? 

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Paradise Rescue 

Paradise Rescue provides opportunities for individuals to become flight angels. These volunteers help transport pets in need from one location to another. This service plays a crucial role in ensuring that animals find safe and loving homes. Becoming a flight angel requires commitment and a passion for animal welfare. Volunteers often coordinate travel plans, which may include flying with pets or driving them to meet other volunteers. This process helps rescue organizations save lives and connect pets with their forever families. The experience can be rewarding for volunteers, as they witness the joy of these animals being united with loving owners. 

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Get Involved — Paradise Rescue

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Old Dominion Humane Society is located at 3602 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22408. This wonderful rescue organization was founded
by Chrissy Blake in 2013, a passionate and dedicated animal advocate who has made it her life's mission to save and improve the lives of animals in need. The Old Dominion Humane Society has a remarkable track record of rescuing thousands of animals from all around the United States that are in dire need of help.

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The society's primary goal is to reduce the number of animals needlessly euthanized by rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters and raising awareness about animal rescue within the community. Every Saturday, the Old Dominion Humane Society offers a diverse range of opportunities for animal lovers, including a foster program, volunteer opportunities, donation drives, and even uplifting puppy parties. In addition to these opportunities, the society provides internships and summer camps for those who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of animals.
 
Furthermore, adoption events are held every Saturday, providing a wonderful chance for these deserving animals to find their forever homes and bring joy to loving families.
HOME | ODHS (olddominionhumanesociety.org)

Senior Dog Sanctuary

Severn MD

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The Senior Dog Sanctuary is located at 8336 W B&A Rd. in Severn, Maryland. This heartwarming rescue was founded by Val Lynch in 2015, a retired Air Force colonel who had a deep passion for helping elderly dogs in need. Tragically, Val passed away on September 8, 2020.
 
The sanctuary's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome senior dogs who are homeless or in need of care. If you're interested in adopting a dog, you can visit their website and fill out an application online. 
 
 Additionally, the sanctuary offers various opportunities to get involved, including volunteering, fostering, sponsoring, and transporting dogs. Under dedicated leadership, the Senior Dog Sanctuary has already rescued and cared for 645 dogs, both within the United States and internationally.
Senior Dog Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Society

Salt Lake City UT

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Best Friends Animal Society is located at 2005 S. 1100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84106. It is an amazing organization dedicated to rescuing homeless pets in Salt Lake City and across the country, as well as assisting shelters nationwide. The organization offers incredible volunteer opportunities for compassionate individuals like you who are passionate about helping animals. They also provide foster opportunities where you can open your heart and home to a dog in need until they find their forever home. Volunteering at Best Friends Animal Society is a fantastic way to make a positive impact in your community and contribute to their mission of making every shelter a no-kill shelter. Your efforts will help save the lives of pets most at risk in shelters. This is a truly wonderful place to get involved and give back to the community.
Animal Sanctuary | Best Friends Animal Society

Humane Society of Wichita County

TX

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The Humane Society of Wichita County is situated at 4360 Iowa Park Road in Wichita Falls, Texas. This remarkable rescue organization offers valuable opportunities for volunteering and donating. Over the past seven years, they have been recognized as a no-kill shelter, a designation they have maintained since 2016. With a success rate of over 96%, the Humane Society of Wichita County is dedicated to finding forever homes for neglected, abused, and abandoned animals. Over the past 35 years, they have provided homeless animals with essential care, including food, shelter, medical attention, and affection, until they are placed in loving homes. Additionally, they offer low-cost medical services and a range of rewarding volunteer opportunities.
Adoption Process – Humane Society of Wichita County

Oklahoma Alliance for Animals, Tusla OK

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The Oklahoma Alliance For Animals is located at 7140 S. 69th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK. The organization has been involved in life-saving work for over 20 years, focusing on northeast Oklahoma and beyond. They work tirelessly to help people and dogs around the world find their perfect matches for a second chance at life. The primary goal of the organization is to address Oklahoma's pet overpopulation issue by encouraging spaying and neutering. To support this, they provide low-cost options and programs. The organization offers adopt and foster programs, as well as volunteer opportunities. Additionally, they operate a pet food pantry to assist those in need and give back to the community through rescue efforts.
Pet Food Pantry - Oklahoma Animal Alliance (animalallianceok.org)
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Second Chance Animal Rescue

Villalba Puerto Rico

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Second Chance Animal Rescue ​is located in HC 1 BOX 3547 VILLALBA PR 00766-9784. Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in February 2000 by Bonnie Lukas in Villalba, Puerto Rico. This dedicated rescue organization focuses on providing safety and care for homeless dogs and cats on the streets of Puerto Rico. The term "Sato" is a local slang for street dogs, and rescues these animals from the streets and beaches, providing them with essential medical care, food, shelter, and, most importantly, affection. Once rehabilitated, the animals are placed in partner shelters for adoption into loving homes. Supporting Second Chance Animal Rescue is a meaningful way to contribute to the well-being of abandoned and abused animals in Puerto Rico.
Sanctuary | Puerto Rico | Second Chance Animal Rescue of Puerto Rico (scarpr.org)

 

Animal Rescues

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Rise Above Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

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Animal shelter in Pasadena

Pasadena, Maryland

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Faithful Friends Animal Society

New Castle County, Delaware

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Friends of Rabbits 

Columbia, MD

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Our Pack Animal Rescue, INC

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