Michael SchneiderFounder, Executive Director & Chief Pilot aka "Top Dog", Pilots To The Rescue · Top Dog @ Pilots To The Rescue

Saving Dogs by Plane: A Life-Changing Rescue Mission

28 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this informal on‑site audio transcript, two volunteers (Speaker A and Speaker B) describe the preparation for a rescue flight that will transport 22 dogs rescued from Georgetown, South Carolina to the Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter. The dialogue captures the volunteers’ roles—Mackenzie leading the effort, Matt assisting—while they greet, feed, and comfort individual dogs such as Toby, Tony, and a basset hound. The tone is upbeat and caring, emphasizing the energy of the animals and the volunteers’ commitment to getting the dogs safely onto a plane at Essex County Airport for their new home in New Jersey.

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Good morning, it's 9 AM. We're here at Essex County Airport rescuing 22 dogs today from Georgetown, South Carolina. The dogs will end up with Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter. It's a run that we do quite a bit. 22 dogs that are going to be saved today.
Getting ready to load up.
Mackenzie is taking charge. Matt's helping out. Hi, Toby. Yes, soak in the sun. Soak in the sun. You're all skin and bones. You gotta put some food on them bones.
Hey, guys. Hey, hey, hey!
A lot of energy. He's a young pup.
Hey boys, hey boys!
Yeah, well, it looks like it's got some basset hound.
Hi, hi! What a good girl! Welcome to New Jersey! Welcome! Come on, honey.
Hi, Tony. So cute.
He's gorgeous.