Aviation Partners
Help transport future Canine Companions service dogs!
Help transport future Canine Companions® service dogs!
The puppies of today are the service dogs of tomorrow. Canine Companions relies on volunteer pilots, our Aviation Partners, to help transport puppies and adult dogs in our program across the country.
So far, our Aviation Partners have transported more than 1,500 Canine Companions puppies and dogs all over the United States. More than 100 volunteer pilots utilizing their private planes have flown future service dogs to puppy raisers and training centers across the country. The volunteer pilots have made more than 500 flights. Canine Companions is grateful to this unique group of volunteers who help keep our mission moving.
Share Your Wings
We need your help transporting our puppies to their volunteer puppy raisers across the country. We’re looking for more pilots to fly our important (and adorable) puppies.
Our greatest need is to transport puppies from our Santa Rosa, CA campus to our other regional facilities around the country or to cities that have a large concentration of volunteers. We also occasionally need help transporting adult dogs between regional centers or to and from volunteers.
We are developing an additional program where pilots will help transport puppies from hubs around the country to surrounding areas. This is a great opportunity for pilots who are eager to help but have a shorter range capability.
“It’s extremely rewarding knowing we’re helping Canine Companions move these puppies along on their journey to become service dogs and help people with disabilities. There is nothing better than combining a passion for aviation with a mission like this.” – Martyn Lewis, pilot
Requirements:
- Pilots must have a minimum of 200 flight hours of experience.
- Pilots must have access to an aircraft for transportation.
- Direct flights necessary when transporting dogs within California. 1-2 refueling stops ok on longer, cross-country flights.
- Do good for a great cause – help Canine Companions place expertly trained service dogs with adults, children and veterans with disabilities free of charge.
- May qualify for a tax deduction. Consult your tax professional.
- May be useful for interstate commerce exemption. Consult your legal professional.
- Make your carbon footprint more meaningful.
To learn more and share your wings with future service dogs, please complete the form below, and we’ll contact you shortly.
Thanks to Our Partners
