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BONDED pairs are not easy to get adopted together,

BONDED pairs are not easy to get adopted together, and yet this bonded pair that had been surrendered in NC gets adopted as we landed in NJ - for more information on others from this flight, see Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey (BCAA of NJ)

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Loading up in Virginia - IDK, I'd say he looks pre

Loading up in Virginia - IDK, I'd say he looks pretty relaxed to me 😁

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FOR the majority of the flight, Buster, would sit

FOR the majority of the flight, Buster, would sit on top the crate directly behind me.

Meeting my North Carolina ground crew in Richmond VA, I knew loading him would be a challenge due to his size - once animals go beyond a certain weight I can't easily crate them.

It's not unusual to have an animal sit next to me during flight; however I typically limit the weight and size due to physical constraints of the seat.

As we departed, Buster would move about the cabin a bit, trying to find "his spot"; once he settled down on the crate behind me, he would stay there for the duration.

What I didn't know, is what he would do as we approached for landing.

Amazingly, he would climb down from the crate top, and return to his original seat like a perfect gentleman, right where he started - as if he knew to return to his proper, upright seating position - where I would capture this photo, upon landing in Mount Holly NJ.

I often wonder what dogs think during transport to their new lives - I can only imagine that somehow Buster already knew.

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BUSTER, as we departed Richmond VA, for Mount Holl

BUSTER, as we departed Richmond VA, for Mount Holly, NJ.

This flight would have 4 K9 souls onboard - Buster, being the largest, wouldn't fit into a crate that I had readily available for our aircraft.

Transporting loose dogs is always a concern; not preferred, but when faced with a transport challenge, the goal is always the same - find a way to make it work and make it work safely; turning a dog away from a rescue flight is not something I ever want to do.

Weight and balance would not be an issue, I had calculated all scenarios, so regardless of where he went, I knew we would have a safe flight either way.

Prior to takeoff, he would patiently sit in the rear cargo area, surrounded by his 3 counterparts - then making his way to the co-pawlet seat, he would eventually end up here, and stay there for the duration of the flight.

He did it "his way", made it home safe and sound, and at the end of the day, that is all that matters.

For adoption information, see @rescueridge

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Buster, as we headed north to rescue - apparently

Buster, as we headed north to rescue - apparently assigned seating did not apply to him 🧐

More on his story in coming posts 🙂

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I have taken a half day off to help get another 5

I have taken a half day off to help get another 5 home - see you soon Richmond VA and Mount Holly NJ 🙌👊😎🐕

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I would depart Richmond, VA, with full fuel tanks;

I would depart Richmond, VA, with full fuel tanks; roughly 74 gallons of useable fuel is overkill by many standards, but I am not a pilot to take chances; aviation, as it is, rarely leaves much room for error.

Our flight north would be just over an hour in the air. In the big picture, not much fuel burn at all, maybe 25 gallons, at most.

However, our aircraft is unique in that if proper planning is not done, it is possible to get outside of the safe range of CG (center of gravity) in longer flights - if you choose to do that, you effectively become a test pilot, something I vow to never do.

Embarking upon this flight, I knew I would have 2 hefty Great Pyrenees on board; alas, too large to be crated, I could not guarantee where they would be during the entire duration of flight, and thusly had to plan for the most extreme weight shifting potential circumstances.

Maintaining proper weight and balance is a critical component you learn early on in your pilot training, and one you must strictly adhere to.

As it would be, they would stay towards the rear of the aircraft for the duration of our trip - as you see captured here in cruise flight.

As I see it, it is my responsibility to not only help get them to rescue, but to do it as safely as I can, for all concerned. An unremarkable flight is my favorite kind - where my pawsengers, safely and soundly get to where they need to be.

For adoption information on these two, please see Lamancha Animal Rescue in Coatsville PA @lamancha_rescue

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IDK. To me, it looks like she’s smiling and know

IDK. To me, it looks like she’s smiling and knows she’s going to rescue 😁

Mary and Josie, loaded up and ready for their flight to rescue in PA - for adoption information see Lamancha Animal Rescue 😎

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