About

Flying Fur Animal Rescue

Flying Fur Animal Rescue was founded in 2015. We are an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in south eastern Pennsylvania that was founded on the idea of helping desperate animals in need, in a unique fashion.

Annually, the founder spends over $10,000 a year, out-of-pocket, to help save more lives.

Every day, healthy, loving animals throughout this country are condemned to euthanization, simply because they cannot get to other areas where they would otherwise be adopted…we help to change those odds.

We operate along the east coast of the North America, where there is a large need for transport. Normally our rescue missions involve moving animals from kill shelters in the south to no-kill shelters in the northeast.

Through a network of animal rescue organizations and ground transport, we help to move animals from kill shelters to areas where they will be adopted, and given a second chance at life.

Usually we can help move animals from shelter to rescue within the same day.

Paul Steklenski

Founder

Paul is the founder, pilot, driver, scheduler, social media, accounting, web design, and fur parent. Paul is a U.S. Army veteran, and a network engineer by profession.  He has over 1,400 flight hours and maintains a Class A CDL.

Tessa the Dog

Co-Founder

Tessa is Paul’s rescue pup, and the inspiration for the founding of the organization. Her day job includes sleeping, eating, barking at random delivery people, and general doggy shenanigans. She enjoys playing, long walks on the trail, chewing on stuff, and licking people.

Flying Fur One

Air Transport

Flying Fur One is a 1970 Beechcraft Bonanza V35B.  Specifically outfitted for animal rescue, it has transported hundreds of animals to rescue and adoption.

The Pawty Bus

Ground Transport

Flying Fur Two aka the “Pawty Bus” is a 1980 MCI 9 conversion bus, retrofitted for animal rescue. Now retired, it has transported over 42 animals in one mission.

The Pawty Van

Ground Transport

Flying Fur Three aka THE "Pawty Van" is a custom ground vehicle, capable to transport over 50 full size rescue animals, in a climate controlled, fully independent environment.