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.
01/07/2025
Oh George you are too cute. He was on our transport this past weekend and we know someone is going to add him to their family ❤️
Adoption Opportunity! This is George and he has the cutest pink nose and most soulful eyes around. He's about 11 weeks old and nearly 16lbs so he'll probably be a big boy of around 70-75 lbs.
George loves to cuddle with his foster family and play with his foster brother. He's doing well with paper training, but the snow is not helpful with house training. He's already neutered, loves on his big dog foster sister and is just slightly interested in cats.
He's very affectionate, loves cuddles and carrying around stuffed toys. If you’d like to meet George and be considered as an adop please message the page with your name and phone number.
01/05/2025
Our second transport yesterday was a success due to the amazing teamwork from Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. to our NDLB drivers, Dave S and Walt, who spent many hours on the road to bring this van full of sweet dogs and cats to safety.
After all were loaded it was time for the road journey to Ohio where they met up with One of A Kind Pet Rescue, Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups, and Friendship Animal Protective League
Thank you to everyone that is involved in saving the lives of animals 🐾
They need so much love and care and we can all make that happen by supporting our local rescues and shelters. ❤️
01/04/2025
Thank goodness for little doggie sweaters because it was a cold 🥶 morning in Maysville, KY.
Our first transport of the day just made the journey from Robertson County KY Animal Shelter to One By One Rescue in PA.
Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication with helping animals in need of love, care and a warm home. You inspire us every day ❤️
Our drivers, Gene and Dave K, are heading home where they can hopefully defrost from this cold 2 days on the road. Thank you guys.
01/03/2025
The roads have been salted and both vans are ready to go.
Starting off 2025 with 2 rescue transports. Safe travels to our team, Walt, Dave S, Gene and Dave K.
12/31/2024
12/29/2024
We will be transporting for them next weekend. A great rescue that is looking to grow their foster homes.
12/29/2024
Another successful team transport to help Kentucky pups! 🐾
A long day on the road to rescue yesterday brought 50 pups to safety. Thank you to Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. They work so hard to get these animals off the streets and out of horrible conditions while waiting for transport.
Our NDLB drivers, Dave K. and Gene, traveled to Northern Ohio where the pups were welcomed by Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups, One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Friendship Animal Protective League.
A few days of extra tlc and they will be ready for adoption. ❤️
12/27/2024
Team Dave and Gene are on the road to Lexington, KY where over 50 pups will be meeting them early tomorrow morning to start their journey.
This is our last transport for 2024 and it has been an amazing year with over 1,500 animals being rescued. We could not keep going without all of your support, so thank you for keeping us on the road to rescue.
12/24/2024
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday, filled with the comforts and delights of the season.
We transported Biscuit, Bluey, and Barbie this past month and all 3 have been adopted along with many others. It’s heartwarming to know they have homes for the Holidays. ❤️
12/22/2024
Wishing everyone peace, joy and happiness this holiday season and throughout the New Year!!!
We would like to thank our volunteers, donors, and supporters that help us bring so many animals from danger to safety. 🐾
Peace on Earth and joy in your world at the holidays and always. Merry Christmas!
12/18/2024
Wishing this crew a very Meowy Christmas 🎄
Just a small group of 12 cats hopped on board our road rescue van early this morning in West Virginia. Thank you DACR (Dream Away Cat Rescue) for fostering, socializing, and giving them so much love ❤️
Our NDLB team, Tony and Tiffany, spent the day with this crew as they headed to Providence Animal Center in Media, PA.
Oliver, the one eyed cat, was a playful and super friendly male that is definitely ready for a family to give him love and attention.
Shadow is a cuddle bug and super mellow. Her foster said she loves to binge watch tv…we were ready to bring her home.
Dough Boy is the orange cat and we found out he got his name because he will snuggle into any spot with you and form to the surroundings. 🤣
Thank you to the Providence team. They have a full house there but made the space so these cats could find a home. If you’re looking to adopt please check them out.
This cat rescue transport was sponsored by Barbara Spelic. Thank you Barbara for your support.
Happy Holidays everyone!
12/12/2024
ADOPTED ❤️
Barbie is looking for her new home. A 3 month old pup we transported from Kentucky to Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups last week. Gorgeous girl ❤️
12/10/2024
ADOPTED ❤️
Mr. Bluey was on our transport a couple weeks ago and is looking for his perfect home so he can start living a great life and giving so much love ❤️ to his new family. Could that person be you?
Contact One By One Rescue for more information.
12/09/2024
Thomas is ready to find his home. ❤️
He was on our transport a couple days ago and this sweet boy will fill your home and heart with so much love ❤️
12/08/2024
It was a very cold Road Rescue yesterday for this fur crew 🐾 but with all the love, and cozy blankets, it was a day filled with warmth.
Thank you to all the wonderful people we have met through Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc.
They are an amazing group of volunteers that save so many pups from unsafe conditions by bringing them into their homes and caring for them while they wait for transport.
From Kentucky to Northeast Ohio, they are settling in with their foster families. This morning they are waking up and getting ready to start their new lives.
They will be available for adoption soon though One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups
Thank you to our NDLB team, Dave S and Dave G, for spending 2 days on the road and in the cold to complete this journey.
12/05/2024
These 2 are ready and waiting for their home.
🐶Say Hi to Umbreon & Vaporeon: Our Adorable White Pups have received such little interest! 🤍💙
These sweet and playful pups are full of love and personality — what’s not to adore? 🐾
🌟 Still available for meet-and-greets through Saturday!🌟
Umbreon and Vaporeon would thrive in a home with another dog or a family that has the time and energy to keep up with their playful spirits. They can’t wait to meet you!
📞 Call us today at 412-672-8901 to schedule your appointment and bring these cuties into your life!
12/03/2024
Today is and your donation goes directly to providing an animal a second chance at life!
Thank you for joining us on our mission to save the lives of animals in danger while enriching the lives of people.
So far in 2024 we have conducted 45 rescue missions, saved over 1,400 animals, and traveled 43,000 miles…and we’re still going!
It has been another heartbreaking year to see our rescue partners struggling, with adoptions being at an all time low and surrenders and strays constantly rising. There is only so much they can do and they are giving all they can to help care for each animal. Their love and dedication for every dog and cat is valued by so many. We hope that our efforts to help them with transports and any other assistance, no matter how small, will help them to continue their journey to save animals.
We appreciate everyone that is involved with our rescue transports. To our amazing team that spends days on the road making sure the animals get to their rescue safely, and also to everyone that supports us and their community shelters with donations, volunteering, and sharing our stories. The lives of so many animals were saved from the danger of euthanasia, neglect, and abuse and they are now in the homes of loving families because of the generous support we have received from people like you.
We are honored to be able to provide our services free of charge to both the sending and receiving shelters and we would not be able to coordinate and transport animals from the shelters without your support!
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Videos
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.
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.
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. Every little bit counts. PAART is also involved in a growing Community Outreach initiative that we began in 2012. Over the last few years, PAART 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 as a catalyst to spark the interest in children to inspire them to become more aware of the need for animal protection.
Even though fuel and plane maintenance is expensive, the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team 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 aircraft will enable PAART to expand our reach to include further distances while carrying a greater number of animals and supplies. Read more about us on our Rescue Missions Blog and join our newsletter!
