We are a group of animal lovers providing free transportation for at-risk animals. We also connect with other pilots to run legs of much longer flights.
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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. 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. Every little bit counts. 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.
07/27/2025
A long day on the road to rescue yesterday brought 30 pups to safety. Thank you to Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. for working so hard to get these animals off the streets and out of horrible conditions.
Our new NDLB drivers, Julie and Stacey, went through the Animal Initiation which includes getting peed and pooped on of course 🤣 plus one escape artist. One dog, Joe, wasn’t thrilled with traveling in a crate and just wanted a better view of his road to rescue.
The team traveled to Northern Ohio where the pups were welcomed by One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups. A few days of extra tlc and they will be ready for adoption.
07/26/2025
We have a new NDLB team, Julie and Stacey, a husband and wife who went on their first transport journey today. A great experience and they rescued so many dogs. Stay tuned for the crew they have on their Road to Rescue 🐾
07/23/2025
Today was an amazing day on the road to rescue. 🐾
We met 13 dogs that were at risk of euthanasia, and 10 kittens. Each were so loving and enjoyed every moment of attention and affection. We watched them slowly adjust and trust people after having a hard beginning.
They are all with Vet Tech Institute - Pittsburgh, PA and will be given medical attention, spayed and neutered, trained, loved and then on to their furEver homes.
Thank you to the amazing rescuers in Kentucky that work so hard to get these animals to safety and are always struggling but continue to advocate for the animals. You always amaze us with your dedication.
07/20/2025
It was a long day yesterday with the fur crew on the road to rescue 🐾 but all made it to safety last night.
Thank you to all the wonderful shelters and volunteers in Kentucky for taking great care of animals while waiting for transport to find their furEver homes.
The team headed north to Erie, PA where they met with McKean County Spca. and Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS).
Thank you to our NDLB drivers, Dave K and Gene, for spending 2 days on the road and driving many miles to save animals.
If you would like to sponsor a mission or even donate towards our rescue transports check out our website: https://nodogleftbehind.org/donate/
07/18/2025
Our guys are on the road to Kentucky.
We want to give them a big THANK YOU! This is Dave Kelly’s 34th transport and his 1,265th animal rescued. Gene Santorella is on his 17th transport and his 499th animal rescued.
Our NDLB volunteers rock the road to rescue 🐾
07/15/2025
07/15/2025
Radar was on our van this past Saturday for a transport and we enjoyed his company along with his siblings. So sweet, loving 🥰 and ready to find his home.
07/12/2025
We had quite a crew of characters on our transport today. 🐾
Lots of laughs, puppy kisses, wagging tails, and of course someone always gets pooped and peed on. 🤣
What an amazing team with Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. Lanice Johnson Goodin you were a champ this morning. Brenda, your baked goods are always appreciated and get us through the long drive.
We headed north to One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups to drop off this sweet crew. We’re sure they’re all getting much love ❤️ from the foster families and we can’t wait to see them all in furEver homes.
Please check out the rescues pages posted above for all the amazing animals that are ready for adoption.
Now our NDLB team, Dave K and Tiffany, are heading home after 2 long days on the road.
07/12/2025
All loaded and on the Road to Rescue 🐾
06/29/2025
Nothing better than traveling with a fur crew of wagging tails!
Our Road Warriors, Scott and Sam, met multiple rescues in Kentucky early yesterday morning to pick up the crew.🐾
Then it was on the road North to safety where they met Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) and McKean County Spca.
Once they are settled in the shelters will post information on adoptions, so make sure to check out their pages for all the wonderful animals looking for homes.
Thank you to all that continue to support us with our mission to save the lives of animals while enriching the lives of people ❤️
06/26/2025
Are you interested in fundraising for Animals?
We are looking for volunteers with fundraising experience to effectively raise awareness, engage the community, and generate the necessary funds to support our mission so we can continue to transport animals at risk, free of charge.
If you are interested and would like more information please email our Operations Manager Tiffany at [email protected]
06/22/2025
Our NDLB road rescue team, Dave Kelly and Dave Givens, brought 40 dogs and 5 cats to safety last night 🐾
Thank you to all the wonderful people we have met through Kentucky Saving Them Together, Inc. They are always there to open their homes and hearts to help animals while waiting for transport.
This crew headed north to Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups and One of A Kind Pet Rescue where they will make sure all the animals are healthy and ready to find their furEver homes. Please check out their pages if you’re interested in adopting.
If you would like to sponsor a mission or even donate towards our rescue transports check out our website: https://nodogleftbehind.org/donate/
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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!
