David Tan is using his 40 years of experience as a pilot to fly rescued animals to protection or to new homes.
He has flown more than 360 dogs since 2012. He is moving a mother and her eight pups to a safe place, as can be seen in this picture
In addition, he traveled in the cockpit with 23 cats, three goats with frostbite, a potbelly pig, and even a bat that he assisted in transporting to an Ohio wildlife sanctuary.
Naturally, we dubbed [the bat] Bruce,” David remarked, jokingly referencing Bruce Wayne, the real-life Batman.
Italian two-person aircraft, the Aermacchi SF-260, is flown by David. At the beginning of his profession, he received training using the same model.
After reading an article in an aviation trade publication, David learned about Pilots N Paws, a non-profit 501(c)(3) group with the straightforward mission of saving the lives of defenseless animals.
They bring together volunteer pilots and aircraft owners eager to help transport animals, plan or schedule rescue flights, provide overnight foster care or shelter, etc.
He thus joined them right away.
Bringing animals to meet their new owners and welcoming them into their everlasting homes, as has happened to this pup above, is one of his favorite things.
“I will fly my own plane as long as health and finances allow!” David said.
When asked what his one message would be to all readers, he said: “Be kind to animals!”
