No Dog Left Behind

No Dog Left Behind We are a group of animal lovers, pilots and volunteers providing free air and ground transportation for at-risk animals. Every little bit counts.
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No Dog Left Behind (formerly Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team) coordinates and transports thousands of animals to their new homes free of charge. Leaving from the No Dog Left Behind Headquarters at the Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, PA, our single-engine Mahindra Airvan can fly up to 160 mph and average flights consist of 150 to 300 nautical miles each way, allowing us to serve th

e areas of Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Akron, Erie, Harrisburg, Charleston, WV, and more. We also connect with other pilots to run legs of much longer flights. Our land operation consists of a Ford Transit van that can transport up to 40 animals at a time, more than 1,000 miles each direction. No Dog Left Behind is networked with shelters, pet adoption services, and national transportation organizations who let us know of the need for a pet rescue transport. We act as quickly as we can to get ready for the flight because sometimes timing can mean life and death. When we are not flying or driving, we are working to coordinate and receive donations of food and animal supplies to fill our empty planes with to drop off at shelters and other rescue centers. No Dog Left Behind is also involved in a growing Community Outreach initiative that we began in 2012. Over the last few years, No Dog Left Behind has hosted school-aged children at the Allegheny Airport for learning sessions about animal rescue and aviation. Our unique blend of both animals and aviation acts a catalyst to spark the interest in children to inspire them to become more aware of the need for animal protection. Our volunteers are available to speak to the community on ongoing basis. Even though fuel and plane maintenance is expensive,No Dog Left Behind does not charge either party for the transportation of the animals. We get our payment by knowing we are helping deserving animals get to their loving homes and look forward to serving many more in the future. In November of 2013, we received our 501 (c) 3 non-profit status and set out on our goal of raising funds to buy a larger, more fuel efficient plane. A better fleet of aircrafts will enable No Dog Left Behind to expand our reach to include further distances while carrying a greater number of animals and supplies.

Sweet Angel is ready to find her home ❤️
03/02/2025

Sweet Angel is ready to find her home ❤️

So much care and dedication goes into each of these transports to bring animals to safety. The wonderful team at Kentuck...
03/02/2025

So much care and dedication goes into each of these transports to bring animals to safety.

The wonderful team at Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. work so hard to make sure these dogs are saved from the streets or from euthanasia, loved and given a second chance to find their furEver homes.

Thank you to our drivers, Dave S and Dave K, for spending the day on the road to rescue which took this group of 26 to One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups.

With a little extra tlc this crew will be ready for adoption soon. Check out their pages for all the amazing cats and dogs waiting to find their families. ❤️

The best days are the ones when we’re rescuing animals.Today we started our morning loading 27 of the sweetest cats in o...
02/21/2025

The best days are the ones when we’re rescuing animals.

Today we started our morning loading 27 of the sweetest cats in our van from DACR (Dream Away Cat Rescue) in West Virginia.
It was a slow start as the snow was falling and the roads weren’t the best but as the temperature rose and the sun began to shine we were rolling along on our way to Providence Animal Center in Media , Pa.
Most of the cats didn’t start out with the best lives and were abandoned and left out in the cold to fend for themselves.
Well now thanks to the village of animal advocates they will be warm with full bellies and lots of love.

Please take some time to visit your local animal shelter if you’re interested in adopting. There are so many great animals waiting to find their furEver homes ❤️

Lego has a special place in our hearts 🥰 and we can’t wait for him to find an amazing home.
02/19/2025

Lego has a special place in our hearts 🥰 and we can’t wait for him to find an amazing home.

So happy to see these adoptions ❤️ Check them out for many more pups that are looking for their homes.
02/17/2025

So happy to see these adoptions ❤️
Check them out for many more pups that are looking for their homes.

Nothing better than traveling with a fur crew of happy, wagging tails as they are on a journey to new lives.Our Road War...
02/16/2025

Nothing better than traveling with a fur crew of happy, wagging tails as they are on a journey to new lives.

Our Road Warriors, Dave S and Dave G, met the wonderful team from Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. in Lexington early yesterday morning to pick up 30 dogs/pups. 🐾

They had a day of challenging weather conditions but all made it safely to safety. After a little time to rest and decompress they will be ready for adoption through One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups, which are both located in northern Ohio.

We would not be able to coordinate and transport animals from the shelters free of charge without your support! So, thank you too for joining us on our mission to save the lives of animals in danger while enriching the lives of people.
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https://nodogleftbehind.org/donate/

Sweet Faye is looking for here home and furEver family. She was a bit shy at first during our transport but after a bit ...
02/13/2025

Sweet Faye is looking for here home and furEver family. She was a bit shy at first during our transport but after a bit of trust she showed us so much love. She’s ready to give all her love to the right home ❤️

Everyone had a great time snuggling with this crew last weekend after our transport. Now they’re ready to find their fur...
02/12/2025

Everyone had a great time snuggling with this crew last weekend after our transport. Now they’re ready to find their furEver snuggle 🥰 buddies.

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beginning of 2025!Our road-to-rescue transports are on a roll with 8 mis...
02/10/2025

We hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beginning of 2025!

Our road-to-rescue transports are on a roll with 8 missions already and a total of 207 animals being rescued. This includes one emergency that needed to happen immediately for the safety of multiple dogs that were in an abusive situation, being bred, conditioned and trained to fight for spectator entertainment and profit. The state troopers seized the dogs and then our team were able to transport them to a safe location where their rehabilitation can begin. The owner was arrested on charges of facilitating dog fights and animal cruelty. We are so grateful to be a part of getting animals out of dangerous situations.

The teamwork involved in all rescues is so important and we are so grateful to be part of this amazing group of animal advocates that have become more like a family.

We could not continue our mission without the support of everyone involved and we hope to make 2025 an exceptional year for animal rescue.

Pittsburgh’s going to the Puppy Bowl!!!We’ll be cheering 📣 on Franco, Sully, Mercury, and Centaur.
02/08/2025

Pittsburgh’s going to the Puppy Bowl!!!

We’ll be cheering 📣 on Franco, Sully, Mercury, and Centaur.

While millions of people will be tuning to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, animal lovers will have the chance to see their four-legged friends compete in two...

02/05/2025

When we got the call yesterday from our former Director and amazing animal advocate, Mary Kennedy Withrow, we knew that it was urgent.

The planning started immediately to get these dogs to safety. Our van was loaded and we were on the road before sunrise.

Multiple dogs were in an abusive situation, being bred, conditioned and trained to fight for spectator entertainment and profit.

The state troopers seized the dogs and then our NDLB team, Tiffany and Dave, were able to transport them to a safe location where their rehabilitation can begin.

The owner was arrested on charges of facilitating dog fights and animal cruelty. This is an open investigation so we will limit the information and may not be able to answer everyone’s question, but for now we can say that we are grateful to be a part of getting animals out of dangerous situations.

Today was a good day for animal rescue ❤️

The teamwork involved in animal rescue is so important and we are so grateful to be part of this amazing group that has ...
02/02/2025

The teamwork involved in animal rescue is so important and we are so grateful to be part of this amazing group that has become more like a family.

Yesterday’s 2nd transport started in Lexington, KY before sunrise. NDLB drivers, Dave K and Scott, warmed up the van to prepare for the crew that was about to arrive.

50 dogs went on their journey to new lives thanks to Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc.

They were on the road most of the day making multiple stops to drop off the sweet fur crew.

Thank you to Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups and One of A Kind Pet Rescue.
They will make sure all the pups get the best care as they find their new homes where they will make an impact on so many people. ❤️

A wonderful day for animal rescue. Our morning started out with meeting the team from Robertson County KY Animal Shelter...
02/01/2025

A wonderful day for animal rescue.

Our morning started out with meeting the team from Robertson County KY Animal Shelter in Maysville, KY. They are a small shelter but doing so much to better the lives for animals. This includes Fawn and Faye that they rescued from a home where they were neglected and living in a dangerous environment.

Then there’s Buck, Sol-leaks and Kiche. The fluffy Pyrenees mix pups that everyone couldn’t help but cuddle.

Mr. Lego might have been the happiest boy ever and loved everyone he met along the journey today.

All the dogs and pups were transported to One By One Rescue in White, PA, and will be ready for adoption within the next couple of weeks.

It was a very therapeutic day for all of us and great to see the changes some of the dogs have already made just from receiving love and affection ❤️

Rise and Shine ✨ it’s dog rescue time! 🐾
02/01/2025

Rise and Shine ✨ it’s dog rescue time! 🐾

It was a long day yesterday with the fur crew on the road to rescue 🐾 but all 42 dogs and 5 cats made it to safety last ...
01/19/2025

It was a long day yesterday with the fur crew on the road to rescue 🐾 but all 42 dogs and 5 cats made it to safety last night.

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers from Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. for taking these pups and cats into their homes while waiting for transport to find their furEver homes.

Thank you to our NDLB drivers, Dave S and Dave K, for spending 2 days on the road and driving many miles to save animals. ❤️ They are our Road Warriors!

This crew will be available for adoption through One of A Kind Pet Rescue, Friendship Animal Protective League, and Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups. All are located in Northern Ohio.

We would not be able to coordinate and transport animals from the shelters free of charge without your support! So, thank you too for joining us on our mission to save the lives of animals in danger while enriching the lives of people.
🐾💙
https://nodogleftbehind.org/donate/

It happened again…and this guy is a LOVER ❤️He doesn’t have a name yet so let us know if you have any ideas.He’ll be neu...
01/18/2025

It happened again…and this guy is a LOVER ❤️

He doesn’t have a name yet so let us know if you have any ideas.

He’ll be neutered and vaccinated soon and hanging out at our office in the County AirPort until we find him the best home. 🐾

Our van is loaded and on the road for our 3rd transport this week.Team Dave and Dave are on their way to Kentucky for th...
01/17/2025

Our van is loaded and on the road for our 3rd transport this week.

Team Dave and Dave are on their way to Kentucky for the night and will be ready early morning for the dog and cat crew.

Our Operations Manager, Tiffany Anne, would like to give a big thank you to Icy Hot, heating pads, Motrin, and long underwear. 🤣 It’s been a rough week.

This is sweet boy Ozzy who was a passenger of ours. He didn’t have a great start but is ready for a loving home ❤️
01/16/2025

This is sweet boy Ozzy who was a passenger of ours. He didn’t have a great start but is ready for a loving home ❤️

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Pittsburgh, PA
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The fur crew of 51 are getting loaded on the van and headed from Kentucky to Northern Ohio. So much puppy love ❤️

All loaded and on the road 🐾

On the road to rescue with the most puurfect crew 🐾

Both vans are loaded and leaving Kentucky! Stay tuned for more details, updates and adorable pictures. 🐾

Ernie Lee was loving the snow this past weekend. Ernie Lee is another one of our transport rescues that found an amazing home with Bill and Renee. Thank you both for sharing this video so we can see how he is loving life and bringing you so much joy.

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From Danger to Safety

The Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) seeks to save the lives of animals in danger while enriching the lives of people.

Core to our mission, PAART coordinates and transports tens of thousands of animals to their new homes free of charge. Leaving from the PAART Headquarters at the Allegheny County Airport in Pittsburgh, PA, our Mahindra Airvan GA8 aircraft, sponsored by the Rachael Ray Foundation and Rachael Ray Nurtish can serve the entire eastern half of the United States.

Not only do we fly, we also use a Land Rescue Team that consists of a specially outfitted Ford Transit and a new custom Ford Cargo truck that can hold up to 100 animals. Each year the Land Team helps thousands of animals and drives up to 100,000 miles.

PAART is networked with shelters all over the county who call on us to provide life-saving transport. Our team can jump into action at a moment's notice to deploy our unique Land or Air Teams to go where ever animals are in danger. Each year, we embark on close to a hundred rescue missions resulting in thousands of animals being rescued all over the country and even into the Caribbean.